Friday, 21 September 2012

Achieving Career Success & Placement Grants

Forum: Achieving Career Success with a Disability
This is an event for all university students with disability, mental health, medical conditions and learning disabilities to provide information about career pathways. Find out more about practical career strategies and programs to give you an edge in a tough job market.• Comprehensive workshop discussing disclosure – when, how and practical tips for disclosing a medical condition, mental health condition, or disability.
• Hear from a recent Graduate with a disability about their job seeking experiences.
• Ask the Panel: industry representatives from public and private sectors ready to answer your questions.
• Lunch provided

Date: Friday 12th October 2012
Time: 11:45am - 3:30pm
Venue: Bradley Forum, 5th Floor, Hawke Building, City West campus
Wheelchair access via lift
Register by 4th October 2012 (space is limited)
login to UniSA CareerHub and search events “Forum: Achieving Career Success with a Disability”

ABC Ramp Up News
A COAG report comparing disability statistics across Australia found that there was no statistically significant increase in employment rates for people with disability between 2003 and 2006. Tom Bridge is not surprised. View article

Student Placement Grants
To see if you are eligible for a grant to assist financially while you are on placement, have a look here.

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