What are Transferable Skills?

Transferable skills or, as we like to call them, transferable strengths, are strengths or abilities you can take from one occupation to another. Your transferable strengths and abilities can also be helpful in other aspects of life beyond employment, such as in an academic or social setting. Transferable strengths don’t below to a specific job or industry, they are general skills that can be applied in a variety or situations and circumstances. Examples of Transferable Strengt... CONTINUE READING

How to choose a NDIS Service Provider

Confused on how to pick a NDIS Service Provider? We’ve put together a handy guide with 5 quick tips on important things to consider when deciding on a NDIS Service Provider. So, you or someone you care for has an approved NDIS Plan and you’re ready to start using that funding! NDIS Service Providers cover a broad spectrum,... CONTINUE READING

The Business Benefits of Workplace Diversity

Organisations that embrace workplace diversity are not only great places to work, but also hold a competitive business advantage. Workplaces that value, understand and accommodate difference have the ability to draw on a range of experience, knowledge and perspectives in decision making and team bui... CONTINUE READING

What is a Support Coordinator?

Identifying your goals and building a plan for how to reach them through the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is not always as easy as it sounds. Sometimes, you need help to understand your plan and to connect with the NDIS services that are right for you and your circumstances. That’s where a support coordinator comes in. They will: work collaboratively with you and your family and to... CONTINUE READING

Story: What the next decade of employment support could look like

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