Government and industry leaders have come together to launch an innovative training course for people working in the disability sector, with the aim of supporting and guiding
NDIS participants across Australia to achieve open employment.
The NDIS Employment Support Fundamentals microcredential brings together industry and academic leaders, National Disability Services (NDS), Disability Employment Australia (DEA), and genU Training.
genU chief executive officer Clare Amies said the online course, which is offered nationally through genU Training had been co-designed for the disability employment sector to create a workforce that has the skills and capability to champion the employment aspirations of people supported by the NDIS.
“We are collectively excited about the potential this course has to make a significant
difference for people with disability who are seeking employment,” Amies said.
“We are all committed to reducing the high rate of unemployment among people with disability and we believe this training is going to have a positive impact.”
The course will equip participants with the skills to build rapport and trust with NDIS participants, their families and supporters. It builds on previous similar courses to improve access and information challenges.
DEA chief executive officer Peter Bacon said this is a moment for NDIS providers to embrace the opportunity to better support participants into open employment.
“Over the last five years the unemployment rate for people with disability has decreased
from more than 10 per cent to 7.5 per cent,” Bacon said.
“Australia is becoming more inclusive, and so are employers. However, we know that there
is a long way to go, and we can all do better. This innovative, co-designed training package
is another significant step in the right direction.”
This is the second microcredential planned in a five-series of online training courses
designed collaboratively. You can find out more about NDIS Employment Support Fundamentals online.