World of work - Employment Support
Our autistics have amazing but often hidden strengths that can be uncovered with the right supports and understanding. Support with employment is critical for our autistics so they can thrive at work and deliver these strengths. We have programs we have codesigned with our autistic community's input and are delivered by those with autistic lived experience. Our team understands your strengths, needs and challenges. Our World Of Work programs are strengths-based, designed to support autistics to grow career options and understanding and a targeted model for job seekers, employers and employees. Our programs provide autistics with strategies, self understanding and tools to positively engage in the world of work. These are not therapy or deficit based.
Teens work knowhow program (ILC funded)At Aspergers Victoria we believe that our early career experiences build our life foundations. This needs to start with work experience in our teens.
Our Teen Work KnowHow program provides teens in our community with a pathway to understand themselves and the world of work. They develop job readiness skills, in a way that is positive, empowering, practical and geared towards their individual learning styles. They also receive supported work experience within the existing schools program. For more details visit our dedicated webpage here Participants will leave with more career understanding, self-confidence and some useful tools to help map out their own future in work. We will be offering work experience placements in the school holidays of July and September 2023. If you would like us to include you in future emails about this activity, we invite you to add your name to the AV mailing list. You can select all the topics relevant to you, and you can also update this at a later date if you need to. Community Guide: How to join the AV mailing list If you already receive emails from AV, you can update your Areas of Interest in your AV profile to include this activity to ensure we include you in future emails. Community Guide: How to update your AV profile (including your Areas of Interest) Please email Charmain at programs@aspergersvic.org.au if you have any questions about this program. | FOR JOB SEEKERSLooking for guidance on finding work or advancing your career? Job Coaching Are you looking for coaching to improve your ability to navigate the job search and recruitment process as well as retaining work or improving your work success? We offer a range of services to help you to approach employment with improved support and confidence.
To apply, please complete our online Coaching Program - Participant Application. For more information please visit the Coaching page. | FOR EMPLOYERSDo you want information on recruiting and supporting staff with Aspergers and neurodiversity?
Are you looking for capable, dedicated and productive staff? Do you value out of the box thinking and innovation? We are here to help you train and support you and your existing staff to create a work environment that will ultimately support ALL staff to work and communicate more effectively and deliver better business outcomes. |
We believe that fulfilling employment for neurodiverse minds starts with great employers who understand the power of different minds.  | We rely on donations and memberships to provide specialised support, advocate for change and fill the gap in the specific services our community needs. |
