Case study: myWAY Employability & Matchworks | Autism@Work 2023 Virtual Summit
In this 16-session series, Autism@Work Virtual Summit panellists discuss a range of work-related topics affecting autistic people and the autism community from mental health to self-advocacy.
This session features insights from people championing Autism@Work programs:
• Louise Sheehy – National Partnership Manager at MatchWorks
• Ash Bates – neurodivergent myWAY Employability program participant
• Jacinta Shellam – Employer Engagement Partner at MatchWorks
• Trudi-Ann Gribble – Director at Autix International
• Cheryl Mangan – Manager, Research Translation at Autism CRC
Moderated by Wojciech Nadachowski from Autism CRC.
Learn about the Neurodiverse Employment Training Program which was developed to provide support and training for MatchWorks Disability Employment Services (DES) clients who identify as neurodivergent.
The 4-day program was piloted in two sites in Western Australia and Queensland and covered topics of neurodiversity awareness including goal setting, universal design, and career exploration based on myWAY Employability.
Learn more: https://www.autismcrc.com.au/news/web...