Episode 3

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Published on:

10th Aug 2023

Employment

 Down Syndrome Queensland is offering an Employment Connections project for all individuals with an Intellectual disability who are wanting open employment, and for businesses interested in becoming more inclusive.

The overall aim of the project is for employers to have an increased preparedness, desire and ability to employ people with intellectual disability.

In this episode we hear from Programs Project Coordinator Toula Georges, about the Employment Connections project, and the great benefits of employing a person with an intellectual disability from all stakeholders involved (employers, potential employees, families).

We will have a chat with Kirrin and Eoin, our Employment Ambassadors, about how employment has benefited their independence and lives.

We also will hear from Leanne and Ivan, proud parents of Kirrin and are hear to express how proud they are of their child's independence.

This podcast is a production of Down Syndrome Queensland.

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About the Podcast

Now And The Future
The Down Syndrome Queensland Podcast
The Now And The Future podcast is an exciting way of sharing stories of Down Syndrome Queensland members, as well as opportunities, challenges and provide support and expert advice for the Down Syndrome community.
Down Syndrome Queensland’s vision is to support, advocate for and empower people with Down Syndrome to take their rightful places as valuable and contributing members of their community, both now and into the future.