November 2018 LOCAL NEWS Moving beyond the frontline: Working to enable Indigenous leadership in the health system In partnership with Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council (WWASC), WorkAbility was invited to present at the National Conference on Indigenous Health Workforce Leadership: Moving Beyond the Frontline in Brisbane on 2 November 2018. Sponsored by the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous […]
More than 380 job interviews took place at WorkAbility’s Jobs Roadshow in Cairns on Friday 16 November. Pre-screened jobseekers spoke to 20 recruiters from 10 local disability services employers on the day, with 60 per cent of the 70 people interviewed offered a second interview. Far North Queensland WorkAbility Co-ordinator Dr Deb Selway says pre-screening […]
In partnership with Wujal Wujal Aboriginal Shire Council (WWASC), WorkAbility was invited to present at the National Conference on Indigenous Health Workforce Leadership: Moving Beyond the Frontline in Brisbane on 2 November 2018. Sponsored by the UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, the conference examined the critical success factors for enabling Indigenous leadership across the health system, with a focus on […]
The NDIS Participant Employment Taskforce, announced last week by the Morrison Government, is being setup to look at how NDIS participants can be best supported to seek employment. Minister for Families and Social Services, Paul Fletcher, and Assistant Minister for Social Services, Housing and Disability Services, Sarah Henderson, made the announcement at the National Disability Services CEO […]
In the lead up to the Premier’s Skills Summit on Wednesday 28 November, the Queensland Government has announced additional measures to help prepare Queensland’s future workforce for the NDIS. Minister for Training and Skills Development, Shannon Fentiman, says the Palaszczuk government is moving to implement 11 recommended strategies outlined in the NDIS Workforce through Traineeships […]
*|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Have your say on the Disability Services Act review The Disability Services Act 2006 is currently under review, and the Queensland Government is inviting you to have your say. As Queensland transitions to the NDIS, the government is seeking to ensure laws are in place to reflect the changing landscape of how supports […]
Jobs Fraser Coast is a new group of regional leaders who have united to add value and help influence positive outcomes from Jobs Queensland’s new report, The Fraser Coast Workforce Blueprint. Local WorkAbility co-ordinator Melinda Everett is part of the group, continuing WorkAbility Queensland’s work supporting NDIS implementation in the region. The group features regional leaders from […]
Ten interviewers completed more than 300 interviews in one sitting when the Maryborough Careers in Disability Showcase was held in the Maryborough Town Hall on Thursday 18 October. A mix of registered jobseekers, students, and those looking to career changer attended the night to speed interview or to simply learn more from stallholders about the benefits […]
Jobs Queensland has been working with key stakeholders to develop collaborative, place-based plans to enhance workforce planning and development to support regions across Queensland. The Fraser Coast Workforce Blueprint 2018 is the newest iteration, released last week, and examines implications of the NDIS rollout in the region. This work builds on the research and findings […]
The third Life Choice Community Day was held at Portside Precinct Parklands in Maryborough during Disability Action Week in September. Fostering community connection and inclusiveness, the event provided a great opportunity to talk to members of the public about the value of careers in the disability sector. To show-off the qualities of the disability workforce, […]
