Employment, Education & Training

The Australian Network on Disability (AND) has assisted the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI) to develop a survey to get a snapshot of employers' experiences with Disability Employment Services (DES).

This survey will provide valuable information that AHRI and AND can use as members of the Federal Employment Participation Minister's Disability Employment Services Reference Group.

We would appreciate you taking a few minutes of your time to complete the following survey. All responses will remain anonymous.

The closing date for the survey is Friday, 29 July 2011.

Disability Employment Survey

The IMVC would like to invite your participation in an NDCO facilitated Employer Breakfast Event.

When: Tuesday 16 August, 7am Registration, 7.30am–9am Where: William Angliss Conference Centre Building A, Level 5, 555 La Trobe Street, Melbourne
Cost: FREE

The event will:
- Outline innovative approaches to corporate social responsibility, community development and cross sector collaboration.
- Present organisational profiles of successful community engagement and provide personal insights into the transition to employment for individuals with disability.
- Outline Australian Government assistance to support the successful management and retention of people with disability in the workplace.

Guest speakers include:
- George Halkias (Community leader and humanitarian, best known for developing the Community Street Soccer Program, coaching the Australian team at five Homeless World Cups and bringing the 2008 Homeless World Cup to Melbourne)
- Giulia Crasti (Indigenous and Stakeholder Programs Coordinator for Transfield Services Australia in the Business Community Investment Group).
- Shane Hryhorec (Telstra Business Manager)
- Amelia Ukovic (National Manager Employment Services at Vision Australia)

Enquiries and RSVP:
Effie Kapsalos
Phone: 9686 2354
Email: ekapsalos@imvc.com.au

DnD (Diversity and Disability) is doing research on employment, unemployment and disability. The purpose of this survey is to find out about barriers affecting people with a disability in gaining employment and will compare people with a disability from a non English speaking background (NESB) with people with a disability from a mainly English speaking background (MESB).

We will be looking at similarities and differences between the two groups in term of barriers to employment so we can better understand the support needed for both groups to open up opportunities. We are also looking at what the government and non government sector is doing to support and create employment opportunities for all people with a disability.

Diversity and Disability Employment Survey

When: August - December
Course runs for 11 hours/week over 8 weeks - 5.5 hours class time and 5.5 hours compulsory practical placement, plus 4 day intensive covering 2 food handling units.
Where: Sliding Door Cafe, 23 Edwards Rd Reservoir

Cost: $155 concession / $337 full = $50 amenties = $50 materials
Government subsidies available for eligible criteria.
Included in these hours is an Employment Support Program (26hrs) to assist and support students to gain ongoing employment in the Hospitality industry.

Further Information:
Certificate II Hospitality Flyer (.pdf)

Enquiries:
Karen
Thornbury Womens Neighbourhood House
Phone: 9480 0466
Email: karen@twnh.vic.edu.au