As part of an ongoing commitment to the rights of people with disability, the Australian Government is developing a National Disability Strategy (the Strategy).
The Strategy will be developed in close consultation with the Australian community, disability and carer peak bodies, employers, industry experts and state and territory governments.
The Strategy aims to address the barriers that are faced by Australians with disability and promote social inclusion.
The Strategy will be an important mechanism in ensuring the principles underpinning the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, recently ratified by the government, are integrated into policies and programs affecting people with disability, their families and carers.
To express your views, you can provide written feedback via email or post, or you can attend a consultation.
Public consultation in Adelaide will be on 24th November 2008.
For further information on the Strategy, to RSVP for a consultation or to provide feedback, please contact us by:
Phone: the National Disability Strategy hotline 1800 077 765
Email: nds@nationalmailing.com.au
Post:National Disability StrategyPO Box 7442Canberra Business CentreACT, 2610
TTY: Phone 1800 555 677 and ask for 1800 077 765
Thursday, 6 November 2008
Thursday, 30 October 2008
WYNN Scholarship
Quantum Technology is excited to announce the WYNN (What You Need Now) Scholarship, which is intended to assist students who have been assessed as having a learning disability.
The Scholarship prize is for a full copy of WYNN Screen Reading software, a program which provides enhanced access to all manner of texts – printed or electronic.
WYNN is a highly sophisticated and effective program, developed by internationally renowned educators.
If you are an Australian or a New Zealander and have been assessed as having a learning disability and feel WYNN would help you to achieve success through education or employment you are eligible to apply.
Applications for the 2008 - 2009 scholarship are now being taken.
Applications close 11th December 2008.
Thursday, 10 April 2008
DEEWR Graduate Recruitment Program
The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations is offering graduate recruitment programs in the following areas:
- Accounting - Graduates in the accounting stream work with other staff members on writing financial advice, preparing financial reports/budgets and costing new policy.
- Economics and Applied Statistics - as a graduate economist in DEEWR you will work in a dynamic environment, learn new skills, and undertake research and analysis on cutting edge labour market issues.
- Information Technology - as an IT graduate you will undertake a number of roles including placements in technical development, business analysis and systems testing.
- Legal - the legal Graduate Program at DEEWR will allow you to develop the necessary expertise to work in both public and private law.
- Social Policy Analysts - as a Social Policy Analyst you will get the opportunity to undertake policy formation, strategic analysis and research.
- General - as a graduate in the General stream, you will have opportunities to broaden your skills and gain experience across a variety of areas.
To be eligible for the DEEWR Graduate Program, applicants must:
- have completed, or be due to complete, a tertiary qualification from an Australian tertiary institution or a tertiary institution from outside Australia that has been recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR)
- be Australian citizens or permanent residents of Australia who are applying for citizenship by the commencement of the program
DEEWR encourages applications from graduates with disability in recognition of the talents and skills they can bring to the department.
DEEWR provides a flexible, supportive work environment and is committed to providing reasonable adjustments in recruitment processes and employment arrangements.
Graduates with a disability or medical condition interested in working in one of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations programs are encouraged to contact Disability Works Australia (DWA) by telephoning DWA Free Call 1800 356 670 to register their interest.
Applications close 21st April 2008.
Please note: If you have any individual requirements that need to be accommodated at any stage throughout the recruitment process, please email graduates@deewr.gov.au to make appropriate arrangements.
For further information about the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Graduate Program, please email graduates@deewr.gov.au or call the hotline on (02) 6121 5000.
Visit following website for more information: http://www.graduates.deewr.gov.au/
Disclaimer: The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations retains the right to accept or reject applications from non-Australian citizens/permanent residents on a case-by-case basis.
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