Webinar - Outcomes and lessons from the After School Jobs Project
24 May 2021, Events
Join us for a panel discussion exploring the outcomes and findings from the After School Jobs Project.
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Ticket to Work news- March 2021
16 March 2021, Newsletters
Welcome to the Ticket to Work newsletter. This month we are launching the 'Ticket to Work: valuation of key outcomes report' conducted by Social Ventures Australia (SVA).
Launching Ticket to Work valuation of key outcomes report
10 March 2021, Policy/Research
Economic valuations of Ticket to Work outcomes conducted by Social Ventures Australia (SVA) has been released.
A guide to support young people with disability into After School Jobs
8 February 2021, Policy/Research
Lessons from the Ticket to Work ‘After School Jobs’ project
Ticket to Work News- December 2020
15 December 2020, Newsletters
Welcome to the December edition of the Ticket to Work newsletter. The theme for this
month is 'collaboration'.
Ticket to Work launches Collaboration Guide
8 December 2020, Resources
Ticket to Work have released a new Collaboration Guide entitled 'Working together: Improving School to Work Transitions for students with disability.'
Richard Luecking – Disability at Work 2020 Virtual Conference
13 October 2020, Videos
Richard Luecking and Michelle Wakeford presentation from the NDS conference Disability Employment in a Digital World.
Supporting students with disability to access NDIS employment supports
24 September 2020, Resources
Students with disability can access NDIS support to find employment while still at school. This early participation in work is key to successfully transitioning into employment post school.
Ticket to Work launches case study videos
19 August 2020, Videos
Watch the Ticket to Work case study videos to learn how the model operates on the ground to support young people with disability into meaningful employment.
COVID-19 and young people with disability
28 July 2020, Articles
COVID-19 will have a significant impact on young people with disability. It will be disproportionate and it will be long term.
Ticket to Work News- July 2020
28 July 2020, Newsletters
Welcome to the July edition of the Ticket to Work newsletter.
We acknowledge the uncertain times we are all navigating our way through and the impact this has had on employers. In this edition, we shine the spotlight on employers and share a report we commissioned that explores the experience of employers that have hired young people with disability.
Customised Employment Report
18 June 2020, Policy/Research
Ticket to Work has released a Customised Employment Report.
Podcast- Michelle talks to CDERP about Ticket to Work
21 May 2020, Podcasts
Michelle the National Manager for Ticket To Work talks to the Centre for Disability Employment Research and Practice (CDERP) about Ticket to Work. Michelle discusses the program, enablers, outcomes and the path forward.
Free online resources to support school to work transition during COVID-19
12 May 2020, Resources
Visit our resource hub to access free resources to support school to work transition during COVID-19.
Ticket to Work News- April 2020
28 April 2020, Newsletters
Welcome to the April edition of the Ticket to Work newsletter. This edition will focus on parents and families, our first ever newsletter with a ‘theme’. Our recent research into the parents and families' role in School to Work transition shows that their support and expectation is key to successful employment outcomes.
Edge Employment latest Newsletter
5 April 2020, Newsletters
EDGE has been supporting people with disabilities into meaningful employment for 36 years, and now more than ever are needing you to help by offering them "a go" at work!
Read their latest newsletter which also shows Ticket to Works new research providing an insight into what works for Employers when supporting young people with disability in their workplaces.
Video 1: Golden Rules
24 February 2020, Videos
Ticket to Work has developed 3 videos for parents and families of secondary students with disability to support their child in the transition from school to employment.
Video 2: Developing a Vision for the Future
24 February 2020, Videos
Developing a Vision for the Future is Ticket to Work's second video for parents and families of secondary students with disability to support their child in the transition from school to employment.
Video 3: How to get from here to there
24 February 2020, Videos
How to get from here to there is Ticket to Work's third video for parents and families of secondary students with disability to support their child in the transition from school to employment.
Channel 7 Sunrise has Ticket to Work on their Feel Good Friday segment
3 February 2020, Media
Ticket To work on Sunrise 2020 -‘Feel Good Friday’
ABC News Breakfast Interview- Ticket to Work
22 January 2020, Media
Work is a fundamental part of adult life and NDS's 'Ticket To Work' inititative, works to provide employment opportunities for young people with disability. Ticket To Work has helped over 1400 high school students transition into paid work.
Check out Jack's "can-do" attitude and the work he's doing at a Melbourne nursery.
Kick-Starting Your Child’s Career Journey Guide
15 January 2020, Resources
This guide provides information to help families plan constructively for their child’s future employment.
Things I can do at school to help me find a job
27 December 2019, Resources
Ticket to Work supports students with disability to transition to employment. We found the more you do in school the more likely you are to be successful in getting a job after school. This poster provides options and pathways to assist you in finding employment.
Newsletter November 2019
12 November 2019, Newsletters
Welcome to the November edition of the Ticket to Work newsletter.
Youth Employment Study (YES)
22 August 2019, Policy/Research
YES is a prospective study of up to 2,000 young people looking for work. Eligible participants will be jobseekers who are between 15 and 25 years of age who are accessing employment programs (e.g., Ticket to Work, Transition to Work, jobactive).
ABC interviews David Moody and Jack Voltz
15 August 2019, Media
On Tuesday the 13th of August NDS’s Acting CEO David Moody, spoke to the ABC about Ticket to Work and our role in improving employment opportunities and outcomes for young people with disability. Jack Voltz is one of 1,400 young people who have managed to find employment through Ticket to Work.
Newsletter July 2019
15 July 2019, Newsletters
Welcome to our Ticket to Work newsletter for July - introducing a fresh new look and bringing you more exciting content!
Ticket to Work Podcast- Life after school for young people with disability in Australia
9 July 2019, Podcasts
Young people with disability in Australia are not successfully transitioning from school to work, which has lifelong economic and social implications for the individual, their families and our society. We share findings from our research.
Ticket to Work Results 2014-2018
26 June 2019, Policy/Research
Ticket to Work has had over 3,200 students in career development activities (eg work experience and work preparation activities).
The changing world of work and young people with disability
16 April 2019, Policy/Research
The changing world of work will benefit people with disability if given the right supports including skill development, career education and pathway planning. PricewaterhouseCooper Australia (PwC) suggest that 44% or 5.1 million current Australian jobs are at risk of digital disruption in 20 years and 75% of the fastest growing occupations require STEM skills.
International guests from Korea
2 January 2019, Media
NDS Ticket to Work recently hosted a group of visiting specialist teachers from Goheung and Suncheon Sunhye schools in Korea. Our international guests requested the visit to learn more about school to work transition education in Australia and to find effective ways to adapt learnings for Korean special education.
Ticket to Work News - December 2018
18 December 2018, Newsletters
2018 has been a huge year for Ticket to Work and National Disability Services. Our networks have achieved great outcomes for young people with disability across Australia as seen in the outcome report.
Ticket to Work News - October 2018
6 November 2018, Newsletters
Welcome to the October edition of the Ticket to Work newsletter, bringing together information from all our networks!
Ticket to Work Results 2014-2017
30 August 2018, Policy/Research
Ticket to Work Results 2014-2017 Ticket to Work Networks have created over a 1000 employment opportunities for young people with significant disability since Ticket to Work went National in 2014.
After School Jobs Pilot
20 July 2018, Articles
We are pleased to announce some exciting news, we were successful in getting three years funding for Ticket to work. With the funding we are looking at furthering our resources and support to the networks, in-line with the Ticket to Work approach.
Sky News: Ticket to Work program supporting young people with disability to find work
29 June 2018, Media
Sky News broadcast a segment on Ticket to Work – NDS’s school-to-work initiative for young people with disability – featuring NDS Chief Executive Ken Baker and Julian McAlpine, a Year 11 student and canteen worker.
1,000 jobs for young people with disability
28 November 2017, Media
Over 1,000 young people with disability have found work thanks to Ticket to Work Networks. Ticket to Work links schools, employment services and employers to young jobseekers with disability allowing them to focus on their employment dreams in a safe and supportive environment.
Ticket to Work News- September 2017
28 September 2017, Newsletters
Bringing you all the latest news and updates on the National Ticket to Work Initiative.
Ticket to Work Results 2014-2017 (June)
14 September 2017, Policy/Research
Ticket to Work Networks have created over a 1000 employment opportunities for young people with significant disability since Ticket to Work went National in 2014. Here is a breakdown of our data.
International exposure for Ticket to Work
7 August 2017, Media
National Disability Services (NDS) recently presented at two International Conferences on Ticket to Work and how improving outcomes for people with disability through the Vocational Education and Training system can lead to work opportunities.
Participating in Ticket to Work
1 July 2017, Videos
This video provides six different perspectives about participating in Ticket to Work.
Ticket to Work News- May 2017
18 May 2017, Newsletters
Ticket to Work News May 2017 Welcome to our Ticket to Work newsletter. We randomly put out a newsletter to share our resources, achievements and information to ensure that all young people with disability are able to take an employment pathway.
Increasing career opportunities through partnerships
1 May 2017, Articles
Bega Valley business chambers, schools, career services and other supporters met recently to create a Ticket to Work network, increasing career options for young people with a disability. Led by WorkAbility, the South East NSW Ticket to Work Partnership Network’s informal and formal partners.
Ticket to Work Results 2014-2016
6 April 2017, Policy/Research
Since Ticket to Work went National at the beginning of 2014, Ticket to Work networks have created thousands of opportunities for young people with significant disability. We have shown that when given the right opportunity and support young people with significant disability can achieve.
WA Employment Pilot: A case study with Inclusion
6 April 2017, Articles
This month, NDS sat down with Jessica De Masi, Coordinator at Inclusion WA, to talk about the organisation’s involvement in a pilot that aims to give students the best opportunity to start their post-school lives with employment.
How to create successful post school employment outcomes for students with disability
22 March 2017, Policy/Research
This document was created to assist when exploring post school open employment options. The document has three sections that look at sector collaboration, build capacity and supported skills development and activities.
Does training enhance the employment prospects of people with disability?
9 March 2017, Policy/Research
In short, the evidence strongly suggests it does. Completing a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification not only strongly improves the chances of getting a job, but also keeping it (Polidano et al. 2010).
School to work transition and the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
9 March 2017, Policy/Research
In the area of school to work transition, the NDIS interfaces with the school education, training and the employment sectors. Ticket to Work networks have found that there can be some confusion around responsibilities for activities that would benefit school to work transition.
Study shows long-term benefits of supporting young Australians with disability to prepare for work
21 June 2016, Policy/Research
Evidence shows that young people with disability are able to thrive in open employment when prepared and supported while at school through a coordinated approach. A new evaluation report shows that Ticket to Work, an initiative of National Disability Services, is providing effective school-to-work transition supports for young people with disability.
Ticket to Work a ticket to life
21 January 2016, Articles
Ticket to Work gives students with disability the work experience and training they need to land their dream job while they’re still at school. What started as a pilot in 2011, now supports young people, mostly with intellectual disability, in 109 high schools and special schools across the country.
Ticket to Work expands into NDIS sites thanks to the support of two foundations
26 October 2015, Articles
NDS is excited to announce that Ticket to Work is expanding into a number of National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) sites. The growth of Ticket to Work will enable it to continue to create employment opportunities for young people with disability in Australia.
NDS and Ticket to Work join forces to tackle School to Work transition
27 August 2015, Media
MEDIA RELEASE Ticket to Work and NDS join forces
Improving school transitions get Australian young people with disability into jobs
13 August 2014, Media
The current transition to employment support systems are largely failing Australian young people with disability and condemning these young people to a marginalised and dependant life with reduced opportunity for social and economic participation, according to a new report by Ticket to Work.
Young people with disability get their Ticket to Work
24 June 2014, Media
In a mere seven months of Australian Government funding Ticket to Work has shown that … well … it works! Ticket to Work is an initiative that brings communities together to improve the transition and employment outcomes of young people with disability.
Bunnings is the Ticket to Work for Local Teenager
8 May 2014, Media
It’s impossible to wipe the grin off the face of local teenager, Oliver, after receiving an award for delivering outstanding customer service to the patrons of Bunnings Warehouse, Mentone. Oliver was presented with this award at a recent staff meeting in front of his friends and work colleagues.
Planting Student Career Paths
13 November 2013, Articles
Planting a career in horticulture has bloomed into accredited industry certificates for eleven local secondary students. The Berendale School and Montague Continuing Education Centre students, who undertook this School Based Traineeship program during 2013, are now the very proud recipients of a Certificate II in Horticulture qualification and a step closer towards a career.
Working together for their Ticket
20 October 2013, Articles
Young people with disability are not successfully transitioning from school into further training or employment; a factor that is an indicator of long term, and often life-long, disadvantage. In Australia, young people with disability are more likely to drop out of school early, be excluded from the labour force, have fewer educational qualifications, experience poverty.
Ticket to Work young people win Applied Learning Awards
18 October 2013, Media
Students, teachers, schools, educators and employers were winners in the fifth year of the prestigious Bayside Glen Eira Kingston Applied Learning Awards, including some young people that have been undertaking Ticket to Work activities.
Ticket to Work Video Released
21 July 2013, Videos
Ticket to Work recently released a four minute video about Ticket to Work initiative. This video profiles the Ticket to Work program and features short interviews with a variety of program partners including employers, students, school staff and partner organisations.
Ticket to Work Wins Victorian Education Award
20 May 2013, Media
Ticket to Work, a School Based Apprenticeship and Traineeship (SBAT) program for students with intellectual disabilities, is the 2013 recipient of a Victorian ‘Education and Excellence Award’. Ticket to Work won the Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) ‘Outstanding Youth Pathways and Transitions Award’ after being shortlisted from amongst many other worthy secondary schools.
