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ADCET
www.adcet.edu.au/
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector.
The Australian Disability Clearinghouse on Education and Training (ADCET) provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector.
Beyond Expectations: Profiling People with a Disability in Employment
www.det.nsw.edu.au/communityed/disabilityacces/da_employment.htm
This DVD presents video profiles and stories of 55 people with disabilities (hearing, physical, learning / neurological, intellectual, psychiatric, vision) who are succeeding in the workforce. These can be enjoyed by case workers, teachers, family members etc. The DVD aims to assist in career planning, to increase employer awareness and expectations, and to alleviate misconceptions about OHS implications of people with disabilities undertaking certain occupations.
This DVD presents video profiles and stories of 55 people with disabilities (hearing, physical, learning / neurological, intellectual, psychiatric, vision) who are succeeding in the workforce. These can be enjoyed by case workers, teachers, family members etc. The DVD aims to assist in career planning, to increase employer awareness and expectations, and to alleviate misconceptions about OHS implications of people with disabilities undertaking certain occupations.
The Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA)
www.adcet.edu.au/alda/
Through this site The Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA) aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families, educators and the general public of Australia.
The site is intended as a living resource that will continue to grow and develop with the evolution of ALDA.
Through this site The Australian Learning Disability Association (ALDA) aims to provide access to information and resources for individuals with learning disabilities (LD), their families, educators and the general public of Australia.
The site is intended as a living resource that will continue to grow and develop with the evolution of ALDA.
CATS for University
www.adcet.edu.au/CATS_for_University.chpx
Creating Accessible Teaching and Support (CATS) is a web based information source that provides up to date, accurate and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities.
CATS aims to encourage equitable, inclusive access to university education for people with disability. CATS is hosted by the University of Tasmania, and was funded by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council.
Creating Accessible Teaching and Support (CATS) is a web based information source that provides up to date, accurate and comprehensive information about inclusive teaching, learning and assessment strategies, accommodations and support services for people with disabilities.
CATS aims to encourage equitable, inclusive access to university education for people with disability. CATS is hosted by the University of Tasmania, and was funded by the Australian Learning & Teaching Council.
Career Moves
www.careermoves.net.au/
The Career Moves web portal is a key initiative of the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training. The Board identified the pressing need for consolidated and purpose designed information for students with disability, their parents, carers and teachers to support career planning and transition to further education, training and employment. The Centre for Learning Innovation of the NSW Department of Education and Training has developed this new service with funding from the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training and the support of key contributing agencies.
This web portal is designed to facilitate transitions to work and study for young people with a disability by helping them, their parents and teachers to access information on all the disability transition support programs available in NSW.
The Career Moves web portal is a key initiative of the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training. The Board identified the pressing need for consolidated and purpose designed information for students with disability, their parents, carers and teachers to support career planning and transition to further education, training and employment. The Centre for Learning Innovation of the NSW Department of Education and Training has developed this new service with funding from the NSW Board of Vocational Education and Training and the support of key contributing agencies.
This web portal is designed to facilitate transitions to work and study for young people with a disability by helping them, their parents and teachers to access information on all the disability transition support programs available in NSW.
Careers Online
www.careersonline.com.au/
This website provides career information in areas such as resume writing, job vacancies, job guide, new apprenticeships, defence careers and quizzes to assist you choose a career.
This website provides career information in areas such as resume writing, job vacancies, job guide, new apprenticeships, defence careers and quizzes to assist you choose a career.
Centrelink Career Information Centres
Choosing Your Path, Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision
www.uws.edu.au/ndco/disclosure
Disclosure of disability presents a number of challenges & choices for people with a disability, particularly those participating in education and employment. Choices may include 'Do I need to disclose my disability', ''when do I disclose my disability', 'how do I disclose my disability', 'what are my rights', 'do I have responsibilities when I disclose'. Employers and educators may also be challenged in relation to their role and responsibilities when a person discloses their disability.
Disclosure of disability presents a number of challenges & choices for people with a disability, particularly those participating in education and employment. Choices may include 'Do I need to disclose my disability', ''when do I disclose my disability', 'how do I disclose my disability', 'what are my rights', 'do I have responsibilities when I disclose'. Employers and educators may also be challenged in relation to their role and responsibilities when a person discloses their disability.
The Disability Education and Employment News
The Disability Education and Employment News is a fortnightly e-mail newsletter for disseminating information regarding the employment of and the education of people with a disability in the postsecondary environment.
The newsletter includes information on:
• conferences, workshops and other events;
• resources;
• calls for expressions of interest and input;
• reports;
• scholarships and
• associated news items in the media
It is currently distributed through the ANSWD, Austed, OZAdvocacy and PDCA discussion lists.
How to join the Newsletter:
Simply e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “Subscribe Disability Education and Employment News” in the subject line.
How to submit material or promote an activity:
The newsletter disseminates information and promotes upcoming workshop, conference or event and scholarships that are Disability Education or Employment related. Simply e-mail the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
The newsletter includes information on:
• conferences, workshops and other events;
• resources;
• calls for expressions of interest and input;
• reports;
• scholarships and
• associated news items in the media
It is currently distributed through the ANSWD, Austed, OZAdvocacy and PDCA discussion lists.
How to join the Newsletter:
Simply e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with “Subscribe Disability Education and Employment News” in the subject line.
How to submit material or promote an activity:
The newsletter disseminates information and promotes upcoming workshop, conference or event and scholarships that are Disability Education or Employment related. Simply e-mail the information to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Disability Education Standards
www.ddaedustandards.info
Have a look at Your Right to An Education - A Guide for Students with a Disability, Their Associates, and Education Providers.
Have a look at Your Right to An Education - A Guide for Students with a Disability, Their Associates, and Education Providers.
Get ready for life after school - top tips
http://pubsites.uws.edu.au/ndco/get-ready%20NDCO/index.htm
Aims to help people with a disability plan for their future study and employment. Check out our top ten tips for getting ready for life after school.
You can also download our workbook for young people with disabilities here. The workbook will help young people to be well prepared for their life after school. It covers each of our top ten tips and contains lots of practical activities and advice.
Aims to help people with a disability plan for their future study and employment. Check out our top ten tips for getting ready for life after school.
You can also download our workbook for young people with disabilities here. The workbook will help young people to be well prepared for their life after school. It covers each of our top ten tips and contains lots of practical activities and advice.
JobAccess
www.jobaccess.gov.au/joac/home
A one-stop shop for employers, co-workers, and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800
A one-stop shop for employers, co-workers, and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800
The Job Guide: Department of Education, Science and Training website
http://jobguide.dest.gov.au/
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.
Job Outlook: Australian Careers website
http://joboutlook.gov.au/Pages/default.aspx
Job Outlook is a careers and labour market research information site to help you decide on your future career. Use the search options below to find a wealth of information covering around 350 individual occupations.
Job Outlook is a careers and labour market research information site to help you decide on your future career. Use the search options below to find a wealth of information covering around 350 individual occupations.
Myfuture
www.myfuture.edu.au/
This is a comprehensive website that requires time to navigate around. The website provides information on career related topics and activities to help explore your career pathway.
This is a comprehensive website that requires time to navigate around. The website provides information on career related topics and activities to help explore your career pathway.
Opening All Options
www.adcet.edu.au/Oao/
This site provides information and resources about learning disabilities (LD). A learning disability can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disability are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information.
Students with learning disabilities can succeed in higher education if individual skills and strategies are developed and relevant alternative arrangements are provided.
This site provides information and resources about learning disabilities (LD). A learning disability can affect the way in which a person takes in, remembers, understands and expresses information. People with learning disability are intelligent and have abilities to learn despite difficulties in processing information.
Students with learning disabilities can succeed in higher education if individual skills and strategies are developed and relevant alternative arrangements are provided.
Workplace Modifications Scheme
Help to pay for workplace adjustments for a person with a disability
www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/Services/A-Z_list/Workplace_Modifications.htm
www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/Services/A-Z_list/Workplace_Modifications.htm
Year 12 - What Next?
www.year12whatnext.gov.au/
Plan your post-school education and training. Learn about future work opportunities. Find out where to get help and information.
Plan your post-school education and training. Learn about future work opportunities. Find out where to get help and information.
Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 January 2012 11:03 )
