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Advanced Notification: From School To Work Project

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In the second half of 2020, Imagine More (ACT), CRU – Community Resource Unit (QLD), and Family Advocacy (NSW) will work together on a new project to support young people with disability to engage with employment.

This program aims to inspire, increase the confidence of and motivate students with a disability and their families to seek meaningful employment.

We’ll be holding introductory webinars and in-depth workshops for each of the following groups:

  • Imagining Work for students in Years 7 and 8
  • Discovering Work for students in Years 9 and 10
  • Finding Work for students in Years 11 and 12.

We’ll share information about the dates and times of these workshops and webinars soon.

If you would like to join the notification list, please add your details to the form below. [Read more…]

We Are Hiring!

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Capacity Development Coordinator – School to Work Project

Are you looking for an opportunity to be part of widespread change?

Are you interested in working with families of young adults with disability who are seeking genuine work opportunities as they transition from school?

Position Objective:

Imagine More is currently involved in a three-year project focused on improving the employment outcomes of young people with disability. The project is targeted at school-aged students and will engage closely with students, families, schools and employers to optimise employment pathways.  [Read more…]

Becoming more competent: solid strategies for facilitating learning

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A workshop based on the principles of Social Role Valorisation (SRV)

  • Presented by: John Armstrong
  • Date: Thursday, August 20, 2020
  • Time: 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
  • Location: Held online in webinar format
  • Registration: Now open

About this workshop

The natural state for all people is to grow and learn. In this workshop we will review:

  • some of the most powerful ways to motivate learners engaging in new roles
  • teaching methods which are favourable to people with an intellectual disability
  • what makes a task relevant to the learner
  • a set of tactics for bringing potency to your teaching efforts.

This is a free online workshop based on the principles of Social Role Valorisation.

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Finding REAL Work

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Discovery And Customised Employment
Conducted by International Speaker Michael Callahan
from Marc Gold & Associates

14th August 2017, 9:00am–5:00pm

National Museum of Canberra | Lawson Crescent, Acton Canberra 2601

Click-here-to-register-online

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Getting Ready For Real Work

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What Is Possible In Open Employment

Presenter: Peter Symonds

7th & 8th November 2016

6:30 – 8:30pm

Woden School, 127 Denison St, Deakin ACT (7th November)

ACT Youth Coalition, 46 Clianthus St, O’Connor (8th November)

Cost: FREE (Register below)

If you have been told a day program or an Australian Disability Enterprise is the only option for your son or daughter with a disability, well think again. Come along to hear stories of what is possible in open employment. You will hear about customising job duties, how to ensure the support is right and taking the next step. [Read more…]

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Let’s Get to Work National Conference

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THIS CONFERENCE IS NOW OVER Visit this page to see the conference resources including replay videos, recommended links and other resources. About This Conference: This is a conference focusing on employment for people with disability. It will explore finding and keeping a job through customised employment and microenterprise. Attendees will see many examples of young people […]

Practical Ways To Support People With Disability Well

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THIS WORKSHOP IS OVER.  What You Will Learn In This Workshop Choice Making – making choices is a fundamental right that most people take for granted. Opportunities for choice-making can have beneficial behavioural effects, including an increased engagement level and improved behaviour. Communication/AAC– being able to communicate contributes to self-determination and can impact positively on […]

How to Blitz Your NDIS Review

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THIS WORKSHOP IS OVER What You Will Learn In This Workshop Come along to a two and a half hours of everything you need to know to give yourself the best chance of a great NDIS review. Learn how to prepare a plan for your planner or LAC and do your best to get the […]

About Imagine More

Imagine More is a change agency advocacy group with perseverance, integrity and connections. We aim to Strengthen Families and Enhance Communities. We are families that want an ordinary inclusive life for our children.

It’s our vision to see people with a disability holding valued roles and meaningful relationships in a welcoming and inclusive community. That’s why we inspire and motivate individuals with a disability and their families to discover opportunities to get the good things of life.

 

OUR VALUES

Inclusion
Socially Valued Roles
Community that is welcoming and values contribution
Freely given relationships
Family
The confidence and courage to get the good things of life!

Meet Jan Kruger

Jan is the mastermind and power pack behind Imagine More. She has spoken at many conferences and is a highly-respected thought leader.

Learn More About Jan Here

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