Special Projects in Progress

Disability & Employment Project:  My Employment Pathways

Funded by: The Ian Potter Foundation & Gandel Philanthropy (July 2019 – July 2021)

This project is focused on enhancing awareness and access to specialised therapy services, assistive technologies, and workplace modifications, supporting people with disability in their vocational endeavours.

We understand everyone’s pathway to employment is unique.

We offer specialised services to support each individual’s pathway toward getting a job and maintaining meaningful employment.

We aim to assist individuals by identifying their work, study or training goals and barriers to recommend practical and customised solutions to promote greater independence and skill development.

The My Employment Pathways project supports:

• Students
• Trainees
• School Leavers
• Job-seekers
• Current employees

Our goal is to improve employment access, participation, performance and job satisfaction for people with disability through the provision of:

1. Vocational Needs Checklist Assessment
2. Comprehensive Vocational Assessments by an Occupational Therapist to support your employment goals
3. Report of recommendations

What is a Vocational Needs Checklist Assessment?

Our Vocational Needs Checklist Assessment includes:

• 30-minute vocational needs review with an Occupational Therapist via phone or Zoom
• Checklist of findings and recommendations for individualised abilities, interests and goals to guide job-seeking and employment planning

What is a Comprehensive Vocational Assessment?

This is a comprehensive assessment conducted with the individual, onsite at the workplace, home based office or training facility. The process is consultative and participatory, taking approximately 5 hours and includes a one-on-one assessments and detailed report of recommendations provided in accordance with Solve’s Privacy Policy, which may include:

• Schooling
• Professional development
• Certifications
• TAFE / University
• Job and career pathways
• Assistive technologies
• Work-From-Home
• Workplace modifications
• Advice and guidance to funding options (e.g. NDIS)
• Support and referral to associated employment services

How is it provided?

• One-on-one support with a Vocational Occupational Therapist
• Comprehensive review and analysis of individual abilities and interests
• On-site at home or workplace, or at Solve head office in Abbottsford

To submit a request or referral please complete the form below. For questions or partnership opportunities, please contact Nick Warren at nick@solve.org.au

Request a Vocational Assessment