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Spotlight on Inclusion - October 2021
As we approach Social Inclusion Week in November, we take a look at the work of our Toowoomba and Beenleigh teams that are supporting local businesses making a name for being more inclusive and accessible for people with disabilities. Also in this edition, we spotlight Bevan, Des, and Nathan, who are incorporating their passion for inclusive communities into their own lives.
Bevan promotes inclusivityBevan has been touring around Queensland on his wheelchair scooter to raise awareness of inclusive tourism and inclusive communities. Read more about Bevan's ride and how he is using NDIS support on his journey.
Podcast: What is inclusion?What does the Chair of the Queenslanders with Disability Network think about access, inclusion and employment for people with disability? Find out by listening to our podcast interview with Des Ryan.
Acknowledging inclusive and accessible businessesCarers Queensland NDIS LAC Partner in the Community is identifying and working with businesses in Logan and Toowoomba to ensure better accessibility and inclusion for people with disability. Working with the Logan Chamber of Commerce to establish its first ever inclusive business award for the annual Logan Business
Distinction Awards, Carers Queensland staff were on hand to award The Empire Bodyshop as 2021 winners at a ceremony in September. As an Event Partner, Carers Queensland also sponsored the Business DisABILITY Awards in Toowoomba, celebrating businesses and individuals across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs who support, educate and employ people with disability.
Update your subscription details to win!To celebrate National Carers Week this year we’re giving away a Smart Watch. To enter, all you need to do is submit a 'Subscribe Now' form via our website anytime during October. We have a range of new content on offer including recruitment, Carer Program, and employment and training opportunities with our Your Caring Way program, so update your subscription details and don't miss out on your chance to WIN.
Nature and inclusive businessNathan makes friends easily and it is this natural ability to connect to people that fuels his Sunshine Coast business, Swallowtail Nursery, which is keeping inclusion at its core.
Out in the communityWe will be out and about this month at local events, including the Source Kids Disability Expo. Find out where else we are heading by visiting our new events page on our website.
NDIS news The NDIA has released insights into employment enablers and barriers for people with disability to support participants to find, and keep, meaningful jobs.
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National Carers Week- Millions of Reasons to CareNational Carers Week 2021 has drawn to a close and we would like to say thank you to all carers for your dedication and hard work especially during these unprecedented times. Even though the week might have looked a bit different for some, in the midst of everything it was great to celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding contribution Australia’s 2.65 million carers make to our nation. This week we delivered on our mission - to make life better by connecting and enriching the lives of people in our
community. Our teams were out and about celebrating carers across Queensland and at our different offices. Because this year, more than ever, there are 'millions of reasons to care'. Check out our Carers Week website or Carers Queensland Facebook page to see the photos and updates from our Carer Friendly Business Awards and other regional events.
Carers Queensland is working with the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
to deliver the Local Area Coordination Partner in the Community Program,
supporting Australians with disability to live fulfilling and connected lives.
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