FNQ Explores NDIS Training & Skills Potential for the Region Training and skills development, in preparation for the rollout of NDIS in Far North Queensland region on 1 July 2018, was the hot topic at the WorkAbility Qld inaugural FNQ NDIS Training and Skills Focus Group meeting in Cairns on 19 January 2018. Representatives from […]
As the disability workforce grows in 2018 and beyond, NDS Learn and Develop is committed to developing new e-learning programs and online assets to support the ongoing development of the disability sector’s workforce. To ensure new resources meet the needs of customers, they are inviting input from all service providers and ask you to complete this […]
Back to Work helps employers say “yes” to jobseekers Back to Work gives Queensland employers the confidence to take on someone new and the opportunity to grow their business. From 1 January 2018, the Queensland Government’s Back to Work (Regional and South East Queensland) program will provide support for employers who hire an unemployed mature […]
NDIS TRAINING REQUIREMENTS AND PRODUCTS RESEARCH REPORT This report investigates the required skills and attributes for NDIS workers. It presents findings of the research to date, a framework for conceptualising NDIS skill requirements and a set of essential skills and attributes considered important for NDIS workers. Download the report here
CAIRNS DISABILITY EXPO 2018 The Cairns Disability Expo is back on Friday 23 March, 8:30am to 12:30pm to ensure the Cairns region is ready for the NDIS. This event is to showcase supports, services and providers available in the Cairns region for people with disability – and to help the community get ready for the NDIS. […]
UPCOMING SKILLING QUEENSLANDERS FOR WORK EVENTS Tips and tricks for tender writing for Skilling Queenslanders for Work (webinar) – 31 January Discover how to develop a proposal that gives you the best chance of success in a competitive funding environment. QCOSS is partnering with the Department of Employment, Small Business and Training to help […]
CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE TRIAL The new Career Transition Assistance Trial is a program to support mature age job seekers to become more competitive in their local labour market. The Trial is run by the Department of Jobs and Small Business, and they are seeking insights and feedback through their consultation process. Applications for the Request […]
REMINDER: LATEST DATA COLLECTION ROUND OF WORKFORCE WIZARD CLOSES THIS FRIDAY Have you submitted your quarterly workforce data yet? It’s not too late! The data entry period for October – December 2017 closes this Friday 26 January, 2018. To submit your data, visit www.workforcewizard.com.au. If you have any other questions, please contact the Workforce Wizard […]
WORKFORCE INNOVATION TO BE SHOWCASED AT THE 2018 NDS QLD CONFERENCE The 2018 NDS QLD Conference – Finding the Way Forward – will shine the spotlight on workforce learnings with two sessions provided by international consultants ‘Corporate Rebels’. The Conference will feature a Masterclass on ‘Unleashing potential: Lessons in organisational and workforce innovation from across the […]
BUNDABERG’S SEARCH FOR TOMORROW’S SUPPORT WORKERS Employers, jobseekers, Job Search Agencies, RTOs, and people who receive disability supports will come together to find the support workers of tomorrow when Bundaberg holds its first Recruitment Roadshow in March. Wide Bay Burnett WorkAbility are currently planning the event which will be hosted by MAX Employment. Around 70 […]
