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Little known fact: If you're engaging with the Disability Employment Service you get to choose which provider you use! Many jobseekers are referred to the DES service by Centrelink and may not realise that there are many providers they can choose from. If you are eligible to use the Disability…
READ MOREJob interviews are challenging. Even the most successful people can find them stressful and intimidating. But there are a couple of simple things you can do to put your best foot forward and go into your next job interview with confidence. Generally, employers are seeking well-presented individuals with the skills…
READ MOREReturning to work after a long break might seem impossible and overwhelming but there are things you can do right now to stay positive, stay sharp and start prepping for the job search process.
READ MORETransferable skills are strengths or abilities that aren't industry specific, that you can leverage for different industries and occupations. 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…
READ MOREConfused 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.
READ MOREOrganisations 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 building.
READ MOREOne of the major cornerstones of the National Disability Insurance Scheme is to provide people with disability choice and control over how they live their lives. This includes the flexibility to choose the services and supports you need and decide when and how you want them delivered.
READ MORENo matter who you are, everyone needs a place they can call home. For National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants, Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA) sets out to achieve exactly that.  With a current unmet demand for SDA housing, there is an opportunity for providers to positively impact the lives of…
READ MOREWith Speech Pathology Week later this month, we dive into communication disability to understand what it is and highlight the importance of supporting the needs of people living with it Australia-wide by fostering a safe and inclusive environment. What is communication disability? According to the Speech Pathology Australia, communication disability…
READ MOREIdentifying 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.…
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