Start: Tue 16 Dec, 2025 09:30 End: Tue 16 Dec, 2025 11:30
Location: National Arboretum, Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Molonglo Valley
If your teen is in high school or college or has recently graduated from their formal education/school years, you might be asking yourself some questions right now:
- What’s next?
- What kind of job could suit them?
- Will they ever find meaningful work, build a career and earn a decent wage?
You’re not alone. Many families tell us they feel hopeful, yet uncertain. They want to believe their young person can thrive in the world of work, but aren’t sure what that path looks like or where to begin.
Over the past decade, we’ve supported dozens of families just like yours in exploring pathways to meaningful work. We’ve run webinars, workshops, a conference, peer groups, and mentoring sessions that show the steps families can take to secure meaningful work for their loved ones.
Would you like to discuss the first steps towards employment for your family member with disability?
Come and chat with us over a cuppa at the Arboretum.
What people have told us about Cuppa and careers
- “This has been really helpful to drop in and have a conversation.”
- “It was really heart-warming meeting up with you at the Arboretum last week.”
- “I really appreciate our conversation and the advice you provided.”
Let’s chat about what employment could look like for your family member
Over the past nine years, our School to Work project facilitator, Fiona McIntosh, has supported families, educators, and employment teams in exploring Customised Employment as a creative and practical way to open up real work opportunities.
Every month, she hosts a drop-in session for families.
Come by for a cuppa, bring your questions, and chat about what might be possible for your young person.
No need to RSVP; click the link and add a reminder to your calendar
- It’s completely free! We’ve received funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability, and Ageing to host this drop-in opportunity.
- We’re not a service provider — we’re here to equip you, not sell anything.
- It’s okay to begin without a clear plan. This is about learning what’s possible, one step at a time.
- Several people may gather around the table, leading to a lively and helpful conversation. Please bring your questions and ideas about how your family can support your family member with disability in exploring work. We generally cover topics like Discovery, microenterprise, visual resumes, job support, and creating work roles based on individual strengths.
Want guaranteed one-on-one time?
You can now reserve a free private 50-minute chat with Fiona at the Arboretum from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm on Tuesday, 18 November.
Book your preferred time here or email Fiona at fiona@imaginemore.org.au to arrange an alternative time and location that suits you better.
If you would like to discuss other important topics, such as education or the home, we’d be happy to help. Please visit this page to find the contact details for the team member who is best equipped to assist you.
Cuppa and careers at the Arboretum
Cuppa and careers at the Arboretum- National Arboretum, Forest Drive, off Tuggeranong Parkway, Molonglo Valley
- Tuesday, 16 December
- From 9:30 to 11:30 am
- No need to RSVP; click the link and add a reminder to your calendar
No need to RSVP; click the link and add a reminder to your calendar
Want to see proof that Customised Employment works?
Visit our website to watch a few short digital stories about families who have made it work.
Questions?
Contact Fiona at fiona@imaginemore.org.au or call 0491 645 816 during office hours.
1:1 mentoring sessions
Want to dig deeper? Contact Fiona to book a free personalised session at a café or your home.