What CID thinks about jobs and education

Education needs to work for all students. People with intellectual disability need more opportunities to access further education after school.

Everyone deserves a workplace where they can contribute and feel included and respected.

Read our response to the Disability Royal Commission Final Report section about employment.

What we are doing

Advocacy

CID advocates for people with intellectual disability to be given the support they need to apply for and work in open employment.

We advocate for fair access to post-secondary education and training, and inclusive employment programs for people with intellectual disability.

We also advocate for changes to the Disability support pension so that people with intellectual disability can participate in open employment without risking their financial security.

More Than Just a Job

Through our More Than Just a Job project we offer training and support for people with intellectual disability to find and keep a job they enjoy. We also train employers on how to better support people with intellectual disability.

Inclusion Works

Inclusion Works is an initiative promoting inclusive employment practices for people with intellectual disability in NSW councils.  As local leaders, councils have a unique opportunity to set an example for the community. We offer free training and support to councils to implement their inclusive employment priorities.