Disability Coordination Office ACT - Negotiating the Maze

Use the links below to navigate through the 2007 Future Pathways Guide

1. Introduction
2. Transition Planning
3. Rights and Responsibilities
4. Information and Advocacy
5. Further Education and Training
6. Employment
7. Community Access and Life Skills
8. Recreation and Social Activities
9. Transport
10. Funding and Assistance

or download a PDF version of the Guide: 2007 Future Pathways Guide 1.08 Mb

Introduction

Publication Information

Foreword

Acknowledgements

Life Options

• Decision Making and Choice
• Planning Tool for Employment
• Planning Tool for Education and Training

Pathway Options for People with a Disability

Transition Planning

Student Pathways Planning

• Why Pathways Planning?
• What is Student Pathways Planning?
• How can parents/carers support Student Pathways Planning?
• Student Pathways Plans?
• Contact

Careers Advice

• Career Resources
• Related Career Websites

Vocational Education and Training

• Vocational Education and Training (VET) in the ACT
• Australian School-based Apprenticeship (ASBA)
• Work Experience

Post School Options Expo

Colleges

• ACT Government Colleges
• Catholic Independent Colleges
• ACT Independent Colleges

Equitable Assessment and Special Consideration in Assessment in Year 11 & 12

• Student Guide
• Equitable Assessment
• Disability
• What kind of provisions can students ask for?
• School counsellors
• Special consideration for the Australian Scaling Test
• What you need to do
• People to seek help from in your school/college
• Short term misadventure / special consideration

10 Ways to get your Career on Track

1. Getting a part-time job or work experience
2. Choosing the right subjects
3. Developing good work habits
4. Developing good social skills
5. Doing an Australian School-Based apprenticeship
6. Start Planning for post school
7. Doing an apprenticeship
8. Finding a mentor
9. Registering with an employment service
10. Life Long Learning

Rights and Responsibilities

Rights

• Advocacy and support

Responsibilities

• When choosing a service - ask questions

Disclosure of Disability

Information and Advocacy

Advocacy Services

Information Services

Support Groups

Further Education and Training

Introduction

Universities

• Enrolling at University
• Educational Access Scheme
• Scholarships

CIT and TAFE

• ACT Government Scholarships for CIT students
• Alternative programs provided at CIT

Private Registered Training Organisations

Adult Community Education

Employment

Overview

Centrelink

• Important Information for Disability Support Pensioners wanting to find work

Job Capacity Assessment

• What is a Job Capacity Assessment?
• Why do I need a Job Capacity Assessment?
• How do I set up a Job Capacity Assessment?
• What happens at the assessment?
• How long will the assessment take?
• What should I take to the appointment?
• What if I need an interpreter or have special requirements?
• What happens after the assessment?
• How do I obtain a copy of my Job Capacity Assessment?
• Additional Information

JobAccess - Information Service

Job Network

• Job Search Support
• Kiosks and Internet Website
• Job Seeker Account
• Job Network Providers
• What is the difference between Job Network Providers and Disability Employment Network member services?

Disability Employment Network (DEN)

• What do Disability Employment Network Members do?
• Who is eligible to access Disability Employment Network services?
• How do I access the Disability Employment Network?
• Disability Employment Network members in the ACT
• Additional Information
• What is the difference between Vocational Rehabilitation and Disability Employment Network services?

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

• Who is eligible to access Vocational Rehabilitation Services?
• Vocational Rehabilitation Service Providers in the ACT

Business Services

• What type of work and training is available in Business Services?
• Who is eligible to work in a Business Service?
• Business Services providers in the ACT

Voluntary Work and Work Experience

Australian Apprenticeships

• Australian Apprenticeship Centres
• Group Training Organisations

Community Access and Life Skills

Introduction

Services

Recreation and Social Activities

Services

ACT Community Services

Transport

Transport

• Mobility Allowance - Centrelink
• Mobility Difficulty Parking Scheme
• ACTION Buses Accessible Travel
• DARS: Driver Assessment and Rehabilitation Service
• Community Transport Services

Funding and Assistance

Introduction

Employment

• Disability Support Pension
• Youth Allowance
• Youth Disability Supplement
• Newstart Allowance
• Workplace Modifications Scheme
• Wage Subsidy Scheme
• Supported Wage System (SWS)
• Mobility Allowance
• New AUSLAN for Employment Program
• New Work Experience Placement programme
• Employment Entry Payment

Further Education and Training

• Youth Allowance
• Austudy
• ABSTUDY
• Pensioner Education Supplement
• Education Entry Payment
• Fares Allowance
• Assistance from learning institutions

Community Access and Life Skills

• Disability ACT Post School Options funding

Other Assistance Programs

• Self-Employment - New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS)
• Personal Support Program (PSP)
• Job Placement, Employment and Training (JPET)

Centrelink customers and nominee arrangements

• Centrelink Contact Details