Getting persons with disabilities into jobs: well done Warwick Cavell!
At its recent meeting, the RCM Board applauded the work of Warwick Cavell in facilitating contacts which have resulted in paid jobs for two young people with disabilities through our Rotary partner Belonging Matters.
It is difficult to get persons with disabilities into employment for a range of reasons which are often grounded in persistent myths about productivity, job fit and need for support. (Australia is at the bottom end of the OECD rankings for the numbers of persons with disabilities in employment)
Warwick has quietly championed the partnership with Belonging Matters and his leadership has produced our first employment outcomes. This is a great effort and testimony to Warwick’s leadership and resilience. It is also a shout out to all members to remain attuned to any opportunities for employment you come across and refer them to Pat Wilson (cep@belongingmatters.org) at Belonging Matters. Members do not need to be disability employment experts; we are advocates and connectors to the experts at Belonging Matters.