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the AV Job Seeker Network -Structured Support for Real Employment Progress

Structured Support for Real Employment Progress

Looking for work without structure can feel exhausting.

Applications. Interviews. Rejection. Uncertainty.

The AV Job Seeker Network was built to remove that chaos and replace it with clarity.

This is a structured, strengths-based employment pathway designed for neurodivergent individuals who are:

  • Actively seeking work

  • Re-entering the workforce

  • Transitioning careers

  • Preparing for their first job

It is practical.
It is progressive.
And it is built around momentum.




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Part of the World of Work Ecosystem

The Job Seeker Network connects directly with:

  • The Career Network and Topic Spotlight Podcast

  • Topic Spotlight- Touchstone discussion sessions

  • Broader Job Coaching pathways

This ensures continuity — not fragmentation.

Participants can move from group structure to personalised strategy with clarity.



Ready to Move Forward?

Whether you need structure, accountability or personalised strategy — the AV Job Seeker Network is designed to help you move from intention to action.

Clear pathway.
Professional standards.
Community support.

And real momentum.




Upcoming events

    • 27 Mar 2026
    • 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
    • Online via Zoom
    Register

    AUTISM VALUED INCORPORATED

    Job Seeker Network

    Module 01 — Meet Me Where You're At


    We are relaunching the Job Seeker Network & Roadmap

    This March, Autism Valued kicks off a brand-new program cycle with our enhanced 9-Module Job Seeker Roadmap — a practical, community-driven career development journey built from lived experience and professional career development expertise. Our first session begins exactly where every good journey should: with you, right now, exactly as you are.

    The new program introduces a clearer structure with monthly modules, practical worksheets, and a dedicated facilitator who is an Careers Practitioner Specialising in Neurodiversity and Disability Employment Supports. 

    This means the program now combines two things that matter deeply to Autism Valued:

    • Professional career development expertise
      Lived experience leadership from within our community

    Meeting Details

    Our meetings are currently held online via Zoom on the last Friday of every month.

    Participants gain access to a 09 module self-paced learning series, alongside monthly Job Seeker Meetings that provide space for reflection, questions, and connection regardless of which module someone is currently engaging with.


    About This Session

    Most job advice skips the most important step: understanding where you actually are right now. This first module is designed to change that.

    Instead of jumping straight to resumes and applications, we begin with an honest, structured self-assessment of your current life position — your energy, your circumstances, your barriers, and your strengths.

    This is career exploration the A-typical way.

    What’s Included


    All AV facilitators and volunteers are peers of their group participants and hold a valid Working with Children Check. If you know a child whom could benefit from our sessions, they must be registered by the parents membership, and/ or accompanied by an adult.

    Cost and Membership Information

    Registered job seekers may be eligible to have their AV membership reimbursed or covered by job-seeking support programs, such as those offered through Disability Employment Services (DES) or NDIS providers. To check eligibility and request support:

    1. Contact your job-seeking program provider or NDIS plan manager.
    2. Explain that AV membership provides access to employment support programs designed for neurodiverse individuals.
    3. Provide them with AV’s details and a description of the AV Job Seeker Network (available upon request from our admin team).

    If you need further assistance, please reach out to our Facilitator directly.

    AV Membership Benefits

    • Access to free tickets for activities, including the AV Job Seeker Network.
    • Exclusive access to members-only programs and interest groups.
    • Opportunities to support the work AV does for the neurodiverse community.

    If cost is a barrier; and you would like to join AV, please contact our admin team for support. 

    Registration Guidelines

    • Registration is required for all AV activities.
    • For online events, you must register to receive the Zoom meeting link.

    Community Guides

    We’ve created step-by-step guides to make participation easy:

    These guides are designed to ensure that every participant has a smooth and enjoyable experience.

    For Assistance or More Information

    Get in Touch

    Facilitator (JSN)

    Sarah Ballard
     jsmoderator@autismvalued.org.au 

    Programs / Network Manager

    Jacob Alan Kness
    programs@aspergersvic.org.au
    0427 553 077

    General Admin

    Admin@aspergersvic.org.au  |  0480 385 710

    Office Hours

    Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm

    After-Hours Support

    Phone support available 1 hour before and during
    the first hour of each event

    Please note emails may not be attended to afterhours

    Policies and Terms

    Join the AV Job Seeker Network and take the first step toward meaningful employment, supported by a community that values your unique strengths and potential.

Past events

6 Nov 2025 Topic Spotlight with Paul Micallef: Understanding Non-Literal Communication Why It’s Hard and What We Can Do About It
28 Oct 2025 October -- AV: World of Work — Community Touchstone Series
6 Oct 2025 Job Seeker Network:October: Self-Employment – Should I Consider Turning My Passion into Profits?
30 Sep 2025 September -- AV: World of Work — Community Touchstone Series
1 Sep 2025 Job Seeker Network: September: Interview Preparation: Answering with Confidence
4 Aug 2025 Job Seeker Network: August: Mastering Job Boards and Finding Hidden Opportunities
7 Jul 2025 Job Seeker Network: July 2025 - Applying Online: Standing Out in Automated Systems
5 Jun 2025 Career Network: June 2025- Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
2 Jun 2025 Job Seeker Network: June 2025 - Communicating Your Strengths and Accommodations - Crafting a Neurodiverse-Friendly Resume and Cover Letter
27 May 2025 May 2025- Touchstone Meeting
5 May 2025 Job Seeker Network: May 2025 - Understanding your Position: Maslow's Hierarchy applied
7 Apr 2025 Job Seeker Network: April 2025 - Building Your Job Search Toolkit: Software and Strategies
3 Apr 2025 Career Network: April 2025- Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
6 Mar 2025 Career Network: March 2025- Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
4 Mar 2025 March 2025- Touchstone Meeting
3 Mar 2025 Job Seeker Network: March 2025 - Setting Career Goals: Mapping Your Path
6 Feb 2025 Career Network: February 2025 - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
5 Dec 2024 Career Network: December - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
7 Nov 2024 Career Network: November- Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
3 Oct 2024 Career Network: October - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
5 Sep 2024 Career Network: September - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
1 Aug 2024 Career Network: August - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
4 Jul 2024 Career Network: July - Touchstone Meeting: Dealing With Burnout
6 Jun 2024 Career Network: June - Topic Spotlight Session: Speaker Q&A Event
2 May 2024 Career Network: May - Touchstone Meeting
4 Apr 2024 Career Network: April- Speaker Q&A Event
7 Mar 2024 Career Network: March- Speaker Q&A Event
1 Feb 2024 Career Network: February- Touchstone Meeting
7 Dec 2023 Career Network: December- Speaker Q&A Event
2 Nov 2023 Career Network: November - online meeting
5 Oct 2023 Career Network: October - online meeting
7 Sep 2023 Career Network: September - online meeting
25 May 2021 Teens Work Know How Program - Round 2 - Expression of Interest
13 Oct 2020 Danny Blackford: Building Resilience - How to Bounce Back in a Tough World
7 Sep 2020 Raelene Dundon - Anxiety and Pathological Demand Avoidance in Autism
11 Aug 2020 "Different Not Less" with Chloe Hayden
21 Jul 2020 ***CANCELLED*** Demand Avoidance in Autism with Kristy Forbes
8 Jul 2020 'My Career From Nerd To Novelist' with Graeme Simsion
9 Jun 2020 GameAware Event with Andrew Kinch
30 Apr 2020 AV's World of Work: Socialising & Executive Functioning with Barb Cook
18 Feb 2020 International Aspergers Day Celebration Event
18 Feb 2019 International Aspergers Day Breakfast Celebration
3 Dec 2018 Strategies for Success @ Work
18 Sep 2018 Jobs for People with Aspergers


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