Did you realise that one in five people (21.4%) in Australia have some form of disability? So, the chances that you are employing – or working with – someone within this statistic is very high. A disability may not be…
📆 Friday 21 March 2025 #WorldDownSyndromeDay #ImproveOurSupportSystems #LotsOfSocks What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date – the…
In the world of sports, Chris McMahon has carved his name in gold, having won over 200 medals as a Special Olympian. However, among the glittering accolades there is another milestone equally cherished and significant to Chris, his five-year service…
CVGT Employment is excited to be partnering with The Australian Welfare and Work Lab at Melbourne University and research collaborator La Trobe University to evaluate our innovative pilot approach to Disability Employment Services; Exploring how to improve overall servicing and…
Disability inclusion is about creating an inclusive workplace where people with disability feel welcome, comfortable, supported and seen. Environment plays a huge role in a person with disabilities success at work. Andrew has autism and an intellectual disability diagnosis. Recently,…
Understanding and celebrating Down syndrome. Every October, the world marks Down Syndrome Awareness Month. This month-long event celebrates each unique and individual person with Down syndrome and raises awareness, breaks down barriers, promotes inclusion and diversity and dispels myths surrounding…
Chloe is Autistic, and like so many Disability Employment participants she faced difficulties finding the right job. However, in a heart-warming tale of serendipity Chloe was offered a customised permanent part- time administration assistant position with the Snowdome Foundation in…
Ashleigh Modra, DES administration assistant at Boronia and Ringwood, spoke about the importance of inclusivity in the workplace at a World Down Syndrome Day lunch at the MCG on March 21st. The theme of this year’s global day was ‘With…
CVGT is with you not for you #WorldDownSyndromeDay What is World Down Syndrome Day? World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), 21 March, is a global awareness day which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. The date –…
For Cameron, having a job that is thoroughly enjoyable makes the 35-minute drive to work go quickly. In the past 18 months, he has been making the roundtrip from his home to Bangholme in south-east Melbourne to work with PSW.…
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