Resources
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General information
ADCET - Australian Disability Clearninghouse on Education and Training www.adcet.edu.au
ADCET Mature - a site designed for mature age people with a disability www.adcet.edu.au/mature
Youth Mentoring - a site which recommends mentors in your local area www.youthmentoring.com.au
Career Moves - aims to help people with a disability move successfully from school to further study or into the work force www.careermoves.net.au
An Australian Government website which explores options for school leavers www.year12whatnext.gov.au
The Disability Discrimination Act and associated Education Standards www.ddaedustandards.info
Job Access provides help and workplace solutions for the employment of people with a disability www.jobaccess.gov.au/Home
Centrelink assists people to become self-sufficient and supports those in need www.centrelink.gov.au
CRS assists people with injuries and disabilities to find and keep jobs www.crsaustralia.gov.au
My Future provides career information and links to other resources which will assist on your career path www.myfuture.edu.au
The Job Guide is written for the year 10 audience, it outlays all types of careers and study path swww.jobguide.deewr.gov.au
The Disability Education Association of NSW/ACT (DEAN) www.deaninc.org.au
An Australia Government Website which talks about the Disability Employment Network (DEN) which provides specialist assistance to jobseekers with disabilities or who may require ongoing support to secure employment. www.workplace.gov.au/workplace/Individual/DisadvantagedJobseekers/DisabilityEmploymentNetwork/
The Spastic Centre supports children and adults with Cerebral Palsy www.thespasticcentre.com.au
Beyond Blue is an Australian organisation provides information about depression to consumers, carers and health professionals www.beyondblue.org.au
The University of New England (UNE) Student Assist Service can provide help with Career Development, Counselling, Disability and Special Needs and Equity www.une.edu.au/student-assist
Southern Cross University Disability Support Unit www.scu.edu.au/services/supportservices
Disability Awareness Kit - provided by The Open Road. www.openroad.net.au/access/dakit
Job Access - provides information on employment support for jobseekers with a disability and for employers. www.jobaccess.gov.au
Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care - the State's website for the Department of Ageing, Disability and Home Care. It has information on the Community Participation/Transition to Work programs, which supports school leavers who are assessed as being able to transition to work within one to two years of leaving school and entering the program. www.dadhc.nsw.gov.au
Get ready for study and work - Top ten tips for young people who have a disability or chronic medical condition.
Northcott
The Northcott Society provides services and support to over 3,500 children and adults with disabilities and their families. Typically, clients are people with spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, other neuro-muscular disorders or an acquired injury. The Northcott Society has centres in Tamworth and Coffs Harbour.
Visit www.northcott.com.au
Northcott Society, Tamworth - Ruth Loseby
Phone: 6766 5755
Email: ruth.loseby@northcott.com.au
Northcott Society, Coffs Harbour - Greg Vigors
Phone: (02) 6651-2366
Email: GregVigors@northcott.com.au
Auslan interpreters
New England Auslan & Deaf Culture Assoc Voice call:
Deborah Maes - 0407 620 943
Website: www.aceinfo.net.au< <
Email: tamw_assoc_deaf@hotmail.com
Disability legal rights
Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission - gives people with a disability, professionals, service providers and institutions advice on their legal rights under the Disability Discrimination Act.
www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights
Disclosure - yes or no?
Choosing Your Path. Disclosure: It's A Personal Decision - addresses questions on disclosing your disability.