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What is Disability?
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The Australian Human Rights Commission leads the implementation of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. |
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Disability Discrimination Act 1992 The objects of this Act are to eliminate, as far as possible, discrimination against persons on the ground of disability |
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Department of Communities, Disability and Community Care Services Queensland |
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Through the provision of information, representation and policy advice, NDS promotes and advances services which support people with all forms of disability to participate in all domains of life |
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The main purpose of the Disability Standards for Education 2005 is to clarify the obligations of education and training service providers, and the rights of people with disability |
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Disability Awareness Kit a Training Resource for Public Library Customer Service Staff including Awareness, Print, Hearing, Physical. Intellectual and Psychiatric |
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Plan your post-school education and training, learn about future work opportunities and find out where to get help and information |
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Search major Australian providers and request free information packs |
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GCA informs students, employers and careers practitioners about industry and salary trends, graduate employment opportunities and career development. |
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myfuture is Australia's career information & exploration service. You will find current career information, articles and links to thousands of resources to assist you on your career journey. |
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ENYA supports and promotes the active participation of young people in enterprise, in an ethical and sustainable manner. |
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Young Workers Advisory Service (YWAS) is a Queensland government funded community organisation that provides information, advocacy, referrals and advice to young workers |
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Welcome to the new youth.gov.au website. Here you will find links to Australian Government information on all things youth related |
An Australian Government statutory agency, administering products and services for more than 20 government agencies to assist people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need. |
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Career information flyers outline a range of career information, resources and support available for young people & adults. The flyers provide relevant information on career development programs and resources |
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The Job Guide 2010 website includes hundreds of occupational profiles |
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The role of the Fair Work Ombudsman is to work with employees, employers, contractors and the community to promote harmonious, productive and cooperative workplaces |
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Department of Education and Training Vocational education and training (VET), including TAFE Queensland, apprenticeships and traineeships, funded VET programs and funding priorities |
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Have your say! Enrol to vote and have your say at the next election. If you move out of home or your address details change, make sure you update your enrolment |
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Parent2Parent Queensland. By sharing their life experiences and knowledge, they have enabled parents to make confident and informed decisions about future plans for their family member |
Australian Disability Clearinghouse for Education & Training (ADCET) Provides information and resources to support the work of disability practitioners in the postsecondary education and training sector |
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This series of 30 'bullseye' posters help students to identify occupations that link with subjects studied at school and indicate what level of education and training is required |
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Youth Attainment and Transitions aims to increase the educational engagement and attainment of young people and to improve their transition to post school education |
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This web site contains information about what DEEWR is doing to Close the Gap targets |
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Disability Standards for Education were formulated under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and tabled in the Parliament on 17 March 2005 |
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ActNow is an awesome website for young people. It gives information on important issues and makes them easier to understand |
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An interactive survival guide for young adults from the Queensland Government |
TAFE Queensland is the premier provider of flexible and responsive training. TAFE training meets the vocational and business needs of individuals, employers and the community |
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Queensland Universities at a glance with links to information about university scholarships and grants, programs and courses, guidance and career advice, fees and loans, and lots more... |
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Study online and graduate with a degree from a leading Australian University |
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Search the Course Finder for courses offered by eligible Australian higher education providers |
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AccessAbility Services assists with strategies to support your independence and participation at University |
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edna is a network of education and training community. It includes government and non-government schooling systems, vocational & technical education, adult & community education and higher education |
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This website is designed for mature age people with disabilities and/or medical conditions considering tertiary education at TAFE, university or Registered Training Organisations (RTOs). |
The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways |
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Job Outlook includes information on workforce and occupational characteristics |
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Job Services Australia is the Australian Government's national employment services system. Job Services Australia is focused on meeting your needs, whether you're a job seeker or an employer. |
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JobSearch Australia's No. 1 free online jobs site operated by the Australian Government as a free service to assist job seekers into employment and connect employers with quality staff |
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JobAccess help and workplace solutions for the employment of people with disability |
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Disability Employment Services, delivering more effective employment assistance for job seekers with disability |
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NDCO Jobs and interactive site where skilled, experienced and motivated people are seeking to join your workforce |
Apprenticeships, Traineeships & Training
All about Australian Apprenticeships, Apprenticeship Centres and Skills and Training Info Centres |
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The Australian Apprenticeships Access Program provides vulnerable job seekers who experience barriers to entering skilled employment with pre-vocational training, support and assistance |
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Australian Apprenticeships Pathways |
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Group Training Organisations (GTOs) offer you expert advice and assistance to find the right apprenticeship or traineeship |
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A training and career information service developed by the Queensland Government |
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Welcome to training.com.au, your single point of access to the vast range of vocational education and training information, products and services in Australia |
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National Training Information Service (NTIS), the database on vocational education and training in Australia |
EduApps is an initiative developed by the JISC Regional Support Centre Scotland North & East and consists of eight useful software collections that are free for you to download and use. |
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Ability Technology helps people with a disability to be able to be more productive and independent through the use of computer and home control technology |
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Spectronics Inclusive Learning Technologies advancing independent achievement through technology |
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Assistive devices to enable a person with a hearing disability to communicate with others by telephone, or hear sound |
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ACE - Access to Communication for Everyone We offer communication products and services to Deaf, communication impaired, hearing impaired and hearing people |
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Quantum Technology serving the needs of people with print disabilities by providing access to information and tools for greater independence |
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LifeTec Queensland provides information, education, and consultation on how assistive technology can improve your quality of life and maintain your independence in the community |
With over 600 Australian Disability Enterprises Australia-wide, you are sure to find one to suit your needs |
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The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is a not for profit organisation taking a leadership role in advancing the equitable inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business |
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Livewire is a free and safe online peer support program connecting socially isolated individuals affected by a serious illness, chronic condition or disability |
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International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) is celebrated worldwide on 3 December each year. Visit our website for more information about how to celebrate IDPwD and the National Disability Awards |
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The purpose of Carers Queensland is to improve the lives of carers. We provide important services like counselling, advice, advocacy, education and training |
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Commonwealth Carelink Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, interstate or anywhere within Australia |
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Volunteering Australia is the national peak body working to advance volunteering in the Australian community. |
National Disability Coordination Officers
The Australian Government’s NDCO Program targets the barriers that people with disability face in successfully accessing and completing post-school education and training and subsequent employment |