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We have a wealth of knowledge to share with you about living with a spinal cord injury (SCI), and have pulled this together in this section to help you access the information you need, when you need it.

SCIA on the Disability Royal Commission

Watch our 10-part series on the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation for People with Disability.

A Moment That Changed Everything

2023 Lifeline Ambassador and public speaker, Matthew Caruana, comes on to share his story.

Online Network Forum: NDIS Review, Aged Care Act and Support at Home Program

Our Representative Advocacy team kicked off their first Online Network Forum for 2024 in February!

A Crash Course in Pain Management

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Something To Think About – Where Is The Support For Spouses & Partners?

Forrest Campbell comes on to talk about his observations about the lack of peer support for his wife when he...

Newcastle’s Journey to Better Tourist Accessibility

If you want to go somewhere different, just a couple of hours outside Sydney is Newcastle in New South Wales.

The right mindset is crucial for a successful job search. But how do we cultivate this mindset? Join our EmployAbility’s job coach, Dominika, in the following webinar as she shares her valuable knowledge and insights to help guide you towards a positive and effective job search.

Key takeaways for succeeding in your job search.

A positive mindset can lead to a whole host of health benefits, including:

lower rates of depression
lower stress levels
better physical wellbeing
increased ability to deal with complex challenges when they arise.

Benefits to Employment:

Financial independence from Centrelink.
Opportunity to learn new skills.
Ability to support the family.
Improved confident.
Social connection.
Greater independence.
Improved mental health.

The ways of getting into the right mindset:

Take time to explore why you want to work and the types of roles you’re looking for.
Get to know your strengths and what you can offer a future employer.
Don’t compare yourself to anyone else – keep your expectations in check.
Be mentally prepared for the challenges of finding a job.
Build a supportive community around you.

EmployAbility Program

The webinar cannot cover everything we need to consider in successfully searching for and securing a job. So I recommend EmployAbility’s program, both developed and delivered by people living with disabilities. The free and comprehensive program includes the following:

Helping participants to identify transferable skills and new opportunities.
Understand and overcome barriers.
Build confidence.
Create a resume, cover letter.
Job search support.
Interview support.

Moreover, EmployAbility program offers opportunities for participants to connect with inclusive employers or employer partners.

We welcome your participation in the program and are here to address any questions you may have. Please visit EmployAbility’s website or send an email to our EmployAbility team.

Our team member Dominika hosted another informative webinar that provided valuable insights and resources for addressing disability discrimination in the workplace.