Disability employment rights are essential to ensuring equal opportunities, dignity, and inclusion for people with disabilities. Yet many families, carers, and even individuals living with disability may not fully understand their legal rights or the support systems available to them.

To bridge this gap, a powerful and informative event is coming to Slacks Creek — the Disability Employment, Rights & Awareness for Families and Carers workshop. This free community session will focus on employment rights, navigating the NDIS, and empowering families and carers with knowledge, resources, and motivation.

Whether you’re a carer, family member, or part of the disability community, this event offers valuable insights that can change lives.

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When and Where: Event Details

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  •  Date: Friday, 29th August 2025 
  •  Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
  •  Venue: 16 Queens Rd, Slacks Creek, QLD 
  • Language: English 
  •  Refreshments Provided 
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Why This Workshop Matters: Disability Employment Rights

Understanding the legal rights of people with disabilities, especially in the workplace, is crucial. This workshop offers clarity on important topics such as:

  • Equal employment opportunities 
  • NDIS employment pathways 
  • Legal protections under Australian law 
  • Workplace accommodations 
  • Resources available for both jobseekers and employers 

These are not just topics — they’re real concerns affecting many individuals and families every day.

Meet the Speakers: Voices of Experience and Inspiration

This event will feature a powerful lineup of speakers, each bringing firsthand expertise and motivation.

🔹 Ruby Halaseh

Support Coordinator & Psychosocial Recovery Coach
Ruby will lead the discussion, offering insight into navigating support systems, mental health advocacy, and building resilience within families and communities.

🔹 Mr. Travis Windsor

Business Development Officer, Multicultural Mailer
Travis brings professional insight into how community organisations like Multicultural Mailer are bridging the gap for multicultural families within the disability space.

🔹 Mr. Stephen Dale

Life Experience Motivator, Smiling Tiger
Stephen speaks from lived experience, sharing stories and strategies that help break stigma, build empowerment, and create hope for families and individuals.

Their experiences will not only teach you but also inspire you.

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What You’ll Learn: Tools to Navigate the NDIS and Beyond

The workshop will explore several key areas that directly impact people living with disabilities and those who support them:

 NDIS and Peer Support

  • How to access NDIS supports 
  • Understanding your rights as a participant or carer 
  • Importance of peer support in mental health and disability care 

 Employment Support for People with Disabilities

  • Practical tips for job searching with a disability 
  • Employers’ obligations under disability legislation 
  • Creating inclusive workplaces 

 Carer and Family Advocacy

  • How carers can advocate effectively 
  • Building community networks 
  • Managing emotional stress and burnout 

You’ll leave with more than just knowledge—you’ll gain practical tools and resources you can use right away.

Register for the Workshop Today!

 Attendance is free

 Spaces are limited

 Registration is essential

 Use this link to register now:
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Be part of a friendly and empowering space—don’t miss this opportunity.

Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for:

  • Family members and carers of people with disabilities 
  • NDIS participants 
  • Community service providers 
  • Teachers and social workers 
  • Advocates and support workers 
  • Jobseekers living with disability 
  • Anyone passionate about inclusion and rights 

Whether you’re looking for resources, peer support, or simply to learn more — you’re welcome.

How Events Like These Build Stronger Communities

Community-based workshops like this one play a vital role in reducing stigma and building capacity.

They:

  • Raise awareness of disability rights and employment pathways 
  • Strengthen community support systems 
  • Empower carers with knowledge 
  • Encourage inclusive practices in the workplace 
  • Create safe spaces for storytelling and healing 

By attending, you’re contributing to a stronger, more informed, and more compassionate Logan.

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Come for the Learning, Stay for the Community

One of the highlights of this event is its warm and inclusive environment. Plus, refreshments will be served, creating a casual space for networking and conversation.

You’ll have the chance to:

  • Meet other families 
  • Ask questions directly to experts 
  • Discover local services 
  • Share your story in a supportive setting 

Sometimes, simply knowing you’re not alone changes everything.

Final Thoughts: Your Voice, Your Rights, Your Power

The Disability Employment, Rights & Awareness Workshop in Slacks Creek isn’t just a seminar — it’s a step toward building a better future for people with disabilities and those who support them.

You’ll gain:

  • Knowledge of your rights 
  • Tools for advocacy 
  • Community connection 
  • Hope and empowerment 

If you care about disability inclusion, employment equity, or supporting a loved one through the NDIS — this event is for you.

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