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In 2017, it is hard to argue against
training someone who has the
merits to enter medical training.
politicians need to do more to
protect the jobs of workers with
disability.
“The right to choose between
working in open or supported
employment must not be taken away
from those people with disability who
want to work,” Mr Rogers said.
“If the Fair Work Commission
makes the wrong decision, many
thousands of workers with disability
Disability Foundation of St George, percentage of the full rate – known as
Afford, Our Voice Australia and a ‘pro rata’ wage rate. This is worked
Sunnyfield Enterprises. out by using a wage assessment tool
There are more than 180 ADEs in
Australia. Each Disability Enterprise
could be denied that right.”
Organisations supporting the My
which determines what proportion of
the wage is paid to the employee.
receives Federal Government funding
The wage assessment tool
Job Counts campaign are Flagstaff, to provide support for people with currently combines an assessment of
Greenacres, The Disability Trust, disabilities. The level of funding productive output with a competency
Endeavour Foundation, The Mai-Wel received depends on how much assessment, which measures the
Group, Yumaro, Wangarang, Access, support the employee needs at work. employee’s skills, qualifications and
Valley Industries, The Intellectual As for pay, these employees receive a job knowledge.
Barkuma is a registered NDIS provider and have been assisting people
with disability since 1967. Each day we work alongside South Australians
with disabilities to find rewarding jobs, learn new skills and be included
in the community. We offer supports in the following areas:
HELP WITH YOUR OPEN
EMPLOYMENT
NDIS PLAN
Qualit
Quality
of Lif
Life
SUPPORTED
EMPLOYMENT
Coordination of NDIS
support and provision
of lifestyle services. Support to find and
keep a job in mainstream
employment. Support to learn new skills
and maintain a job in a
Barkuma owned business.
IN YOUR
SCHOOL IN YOUR
HOME IN YOUR
COMMUNITY
Assisting
sisting high school
students pursure their
life goals. Personalised living support Support to maintain
an independent & healthy
in indivdual and shared
lifestyle.
settings.
Community
For details call 8414 7100
or go to barkuma.com.au
Inclusion
linkonline.com.au
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