Workshops for individuals and providers of services will be held around Eyre Peninsula in 2018 to provide information and support to people who need information regarding careers and employment opportunities supporting clients living with a disability.
Since 1 January 2018, the NDIS has been available on Eyre Peninsula to clients aged from 0 – 65 years.

Individuals
The range of careers in this sector include personal care, social support, transport, home care services as well as other careers in administration, management and health professions.

If you would like to find out about opportunities for employment in this sector on Eyre Peninsula, please come along to one of the following workshops so that you can find out whether there is an opportunity for you.

The workshops will cover topics such as –

  • What is the NDIS?
  • The range of careers within this sector
  • Your suitability for a Career in this sector
  • Skill requirements for different jobs
  • Values based selection of candidates
  • Mandatory checks
  • Local Employment opportunities
Whyalla Tuesday 6 Feb 10 -12 noon RDAWEP, 127 Nicolson Avenue Whyalla
Whyalla Thursday 8 Feb 10 -12 noon RDAWEP, 127 Nicolson Avenue Whyalla
Port Lincoln Friday 23 Feb 10 -12 noon Port Lincoln Library
Port Lincoln Tuesday 27 March 10 -12 noon Port Lincoln Library
Tumby Bay Tuesday 20 Feb 10 -12 noon DCTB
Tumby Bay Thursday 22 Feb 10 -12 noon Full
Kimba Thursday 1 March 10 -12 noon District Council of Kimba
Cleve Tuesday 6 March 10 -12 noon District Council of Cleve
Cowell Thursday 8 March 10 -12 noon Cowell Institute
Ceduna Tuesday 20 March 10 -12 noon District Council of Ceduna, Poynton St Hall
Elliston Thursday 5 April 10 -12 noon District Council of Elliston
Cummins Tuesday 10 April 10 -12 noon District Council of Lower Eyre

From 1pm onwards, participants can meet with the Career Practitioner to discuss their individual career plans and receive advice about what to include on resumes so job applications can be targeted to this sector.

If you would like a customised workshop about careers in the NDIS for your staff, please contact Janene. There is no cost involved to your organisation, but places are limited.

Providers
This series of workshops focuses on helping individuals become a provider of services in the NDIS. Topics covered include –

  • The NDIS and a market driven environment
  • Defining your services for the NDIS sector
  • Registering as a provider
  • Costing your services
  • Developing your business
Port Lincoln Tuesday 27 Feb 10 – 12 noon Port Lincoln Library Community Meeting Room
Ceduna Tuesday 21 March 10 – 12 noon District Council of Ceduna

From 1pm onwards, participants can meet with the Career Practitioner to discuss their individual provider needs.

For more information and to register, please contact:
Janene Piip
Career Practitioner
0488 428 824 | janene.piip@rdawep.org.au

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