*Tickets for this event can be purchased [here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meaningful-work-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-tickets-1117375753959).*

Are you or someone you know seeking meaningful work while living with significant disability? Join our inspiring 2.5-hour workshop aimed at empowering individuals with disability and their families. You’ll hear firsthand stories from people who have successfully found paid work. Learn how meaningful work can enhance quality of life and foster a greater sense of self-worth.

**Event Highlights:**

Facilitated by Valued Lives' Empowered Connections capacity building service, this interactive workshop will address key topics, including:

* **What is Customised Employment?** Understand this flexible and personalised approach that aligns job seekers with the right employment opportunities.
* **Using DISCOVERY to Uncover Strengths and Interests:** Learn how to identify your unique skills and preferences to better navigate your employment journey.
* **Leveraging Your Network for Employment Experience:** Discover practical strategies to tap into your personal and professional networks for gaining valuable experience.
* **The Role of Paid and Family Supports:** Gain insights into the support structures available to you and how they can assist you on your path to employment.

Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights, practical advice, and inspiration to overcome barriers on your journey to paid employment.

**About the speakers**

**Jan Kruger**
In 2013, Jan co-founded Imagine More in the ACT to strengthen family leadership and advocacy for people with a disability.
Jack, Jan’s son, has been her most valuable teacher. He’s helped her understand how to support people with disability to get the good things of life by following a typical life path. Jan’s ongoing study of Social Role Valorisation (SRV) taught her the importance of valued roles. She became aware that valued roles allow people to participate in and contribute to their community, and relationships can flourish. The SRV framework now guides Jan’s family and Imagine More. Jan has also invested in learning about customised employment. This knowledge was invaluable in preparing Jack for life after school.

**Ella Bridges**
Ella is a passionate hobbyist with a radiant smile. As a young woman with a disability, her experience volunteering as an admin support at an Audiobook recording studio significantly boosted her confidence and showed her that paid employment was attainable. Utilizing Job Design at a respected occupational therapy practice in South Perth enabled Ella was able achieve her goal of paid employment .

**Ticketing Information**

* **People with disability and families using NDIS funding:** $50 (ex GST)

* **People with disability and families self-funding:** $55 (incl GST)

* **Concession:** $0 (for those unable to access NDIS funding or for whom cost is a barrier)

* **Professionals:** $75
* **All Day Ticket** (2 Workshops): $90

This event is sponsored by the Department of Social Services.
*Tickets for this event can be purchased [here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/meaningful-work-for-people-with-intellectual-and-developmental-disability-tickets-1117375753959).*

**About Valued Lives**

Valued Lives has built a reputation for providing personalised support uniquely tailored to your needs, owned and driven by you.
It was founded in 2013 by a group of families with lived experience who saw a gap in the support offered, and were driven to improve and personalise the support available to people with disability.
We continue to strive for an inclusive society for people with disability, where better support helps to create valued roles.

For further information contact us on 08 9274 7760, or email info@valuedlives.org.au

***Valued Lives Event Photography and Videography: I acknowledge that Valued Lives will take photos and/or videos at their events. By attending this event, I consent to publishing and/or using images of me or in which I may appear for engagement and reporting purposes, now and in the future. This includes use via social channels, digital communications and in printed publications. If I do not wish for my image to be used in this way, I will notify Valued Lives by email to info@valuedlives.org.au prior to the event.***

**This event will follow the Setting up a Micorenterprise Workshop starting at 9.30am. [Click here](https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/setting-up-a-microenterprise-tickets-1117165053749 "https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/setting-up-a-microenterprise-tickets-1117165053749") to learn more. You have the opportunity to register for both events or just the one.**

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