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, […]
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 for people with disability are funded and delivered. Forums are being […]
National Disability Practitioners (NDP) have been hard at work designing an information hub to support sole traders transitioning into working under the NDIS. The hub covers topics such as quality requirements, and registering as a service provider, price guides, insurance, and record keeping. The hub is free to access for NDP members, with summaries of each […]
The initial results of the Working Group Project Workforce Barometer – Feelings from the Frontline are in. The vast majority of those surveyed said YES! they would recommend a career in the disability sector to others.
The WorkAbility Qld High Performance Teams – Innovation That Works Forum was held on Friday the 3rd of August.
The WorkAbility Qld Maroochydore Jobs Roadshow was held on Wednesday the 15th of August.
The WorkAbility Qld Caboolture Jobs Roadshow was held on Tuesday the 7th of August.
