Everyone Can Work - Getting Work Experience
Young People , Parents
Feb. 15, 2021

Everyone Can Work - Getting Work Experience

Getting extra work experience during high school is an important step in the transition from school to work. This film is about things families and young people can do during high school to get ready for life after school and getting their first job in open employment.
Dot's story
Young People , Parents
June 3, 2020

Dot's story

Dot is a big believer in giving kids the encouragement to try new things. She is the grandparent and primary carer to Danielle, a young participant in the Ticket to Work After Schools Job pilot.
Lynda (mother of Charlotte)
Parents
Dec. 10, 2018

Lynda (mother of Charlotte)

Lynda is the mother of Charlotte, a year 12 student with Down Syndrome who has been busy over the past year taking part in six difference work experience placements. Through Ticket to Work and the support of Charlotte’s school, Lynda now feels more positive about Charlotte finishing school.
Sue (parent of Michael)
Parents
Dec. 7, 2018

Sue (parent of Michael)

Michael’s dream job is to own his own a coffee cart, where he can make biscuits and coffee and can employ other young people with disability from his school. Michael is in year 12 at Black Mountain School and has autism spectrum disorder.
Kevin (father of Kallen)
Parents
July 17, 2019

Kevin (father of Kallen)

A highlight for Kevin was when he saw his son going to work wearing a uniform for the first time and looking part of the team. “He feels like he’s progressing through life, it makes him feel like he’s one of the boys” Kevin said.
Jayden's story
Parents
May 14, 2014

Jayden's story

I’m writing this as a very proud mother who has watched her son battle adversity for years and seen him come out on top, a ‘winner’.

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