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A homeless person sits on the street

Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes

The causes of homelessness Following my last article, I would like to continue to share the experiences of Robert, an EPIC job seeker who has experienced the lasting effects of homelessness. This morning I had the pleasure of hearing the QLD CEO of St Vincent De Paul, Peter Maher speak on … Read more about Part 2: Homelessness through Roberts eyes

Filed Under: Community causes, Opinion pieces

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Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes

Housing issues In a recent article, I mentioned that in the lead up to the CEO Sleepout I will be sharing the stories from our EPIC job seekers who have experienced homelessness. To better understand the issue of homelessness, it’s essential that we hear real accounts of homelessness from real … Read more about Part 1: Homelessness through Robert’s eyes

Filed Under: Community causes, Opinion pieces

Charlotte walks down a street for her flyer drop for First National Real Estate

It’s not about changing a person with autism

There was a time not too long ago when autism diagnoses were far less common than they are today. Nowadays, almost everyone knows someone on the autism spectrum. We can’t be sure whether autism is actually on the rise, but we do know that autism diagnoses have skyrocketed, with 1 in 100 Australian … Read more about It’s not about changing a person with autism

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A headshot of Cain from epsiode three of Employable Me

Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Last night signalled the end of the ABC’s 3-part series Employable Me, which followed 9 people with disability as they searched for jobs. It’s been a ground-breaking series in many respects, bringing this often overlooked topic into the mainstream, and generating extensive conversation and insight … Read more about Final reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

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Ben from Employable Me wears his business suit and smiles at the camera

Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

Watching the second episode of Employable Me last night inspired me to write another reflection piece. Last night we met three new job seekers on the autism spectrum- Krystyna, Jonathan and Ben. Being welcomed into their lives came with a host of new, valuable insights. We explored themes of … Read more about Further reflections on the ABC’s Employable Me

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Employable Me's Kayla searches for jobs in the newspaper

Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me

For a while now, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opportunity to watch Employable Me, a 3-part documentary series following people with disability as they look for work. The first episode screened Tuesday night on the ABC, and it did not disappoint. The show is a real and raw depiction of the … Read more about Reflections on the first episode of the ABC’s Employable Me

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Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice

I was moved to write this piece after listening to Jon Faine’s interview with Carly Findlay last Wednesday. Carly is a blogger, writer, speaker and appearance activist who was on Jon Faine’s ABC Melbourne radio show to discuss microaggressions she faces regularly due to her disability. Let me say … Read more about Listen and learn: the importance of parking our prejudice

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Trust and the NDIS

Aside from headline-grabbing articles about the sustainability and costs of the NDIS lies a lesser-discussed element of the scheme, providing important insight into the hearts and minds of the individuals and families directly affected by the NDIS. For this group, the NDIS has not … Read more about Trust and the NDIS

Filed Under: Business toolkit, NDIS, News, Opinion pieces

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