Disability assistant , Personal care assistant , Recreation officer
Ability Works

Ability Works is a workplace that hires people with a disability or come from an underprivileged background. Their main goal is to empower people of walks of life in their jobs and help them transition to mainstream work. They are located inside the Royal Talbot rehabilitation Centre in Kew and easily accessible with public transport.

They have several departments inside their workplaces including: manufacturing, data entry and odd jobs. This is a fantastic opportunity for students pursuing a career in Health, Disability Services or Community Services.

To learn more about Ability Works, check out their website: https://www.abilityworks.com.au/

To express an interest in this opportunity, please fill out this form: https://forms.gle/1T7Dd5Kz3LSfRatB6

Skills You Might Learn

Students completing a placement here have the potential to gain the following skills: Understanding of Disability services, care programs, communication, teamwork, problem solving, self-management, planning and organisation skills.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Shadow disability workers and support workers, take part in supervision and support of the employees with special needs, provide companionship, offering encouragement and motivation and assisting them in overcoming daily challenges.

Student Requirements

Students should have an interest in disability services, be enthusiastic, patient, show empathy & compassion and have respect for others.

Dress Requirements

Any dress requirements can be negotiated on your meet and greet.
Standard working clothes are comfortable, adaptable to outside temperatures and closed-toe, non-slip shoes.

Special Transport Requirements

Accessible via Public Transport is available

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• CHC22015 - Certificate II in Community Services
• CHC32015 - Certificate III in Community Services
• HLT23215 - Certificate II in Health Support Services