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Skills Bank Plunge Pools

Event start date: 10/07/2024
 Join us for interactive sessions to document the essential skills for disability support workers and frontline supervisors.

Pulse Check on DES Reforms

Event start date: 12/07/2024
NDS invites Disability Employment Services to join a series of short sharp member meetings throughout this next chapter of DES reform.

South Australia Executive Leaders Networking Event

Event start date: 16/07/2024
At the NDS Executive Leaders Networking event, you will have the opportunity to mix with colleagues in a relaxed environment.

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Disability Support Worker Pre-employment Program: Tasmania

A middle aged woman and a young woman with down syndrome smile and walk in a sunny park
Location: Georgetown, Tasmania
Date: 14/08/2024 to 19/09/2024

Wanting to join the disability support workforce?

NDS in conjunction with Avidity Training and Development have an opportunity for you to complete a pre-employment program - with work experience within industry organised for you!

This program is occurring in seven regional Tasmania towns:

  • Queenstown, commencing Friday 26 March
  • Smithton, commencing Wednesday 29 May
  • Oatlands, commencing Wednesday 24 July
  • Georgetown, commencing Wednesday 14 August
  • Sorell, commencing Wednesday 11 September
  • St Helens, commencing Tuesday 29 October
  • Bothwell, commencing Wednesday 30 October

Places are limited! Download the Expression of Interest (EOI) form, fill out the information and send the form to admin@avidity.com.au.  

Once your EOI has been filled out and sent back to Avidity, Avidity will be in contact regarding your application.

For more information, contact Avidity, admin@avidity.com.au.

Who should attend?

This program is only for people living in Tasmania.

Event details

DateTimeLocationRegistration
Every Tuesday and Wednesday for six weeks, from 29 October until 4 December 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday St Helens, Tasmania (venue to be announced) Download EOI form
Every Wednesday and Thursday for six weeks, from 24 July until 29 August 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays Oatlands, Tasmania (venue to be announced) Download EOI form
Every Wednesday and Thursday for six weeks, from 14 August until 19 September 10:00 am to 2:30 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays Georgetown, Tasmania (venue to be announced) Opening soon

Cost

No cost. This activity is supported by funding from the Australian Government through the Local Jobs Program.

Contact information

For any enquiries, please contact Ange Evans, ange.evans@nds.com.au