Get into the disability services and make a big difference

Last week, there was a news item in our local paper The Chronicle, promoting CIT (Canberra Institute of Technology). Included in the news item was a photograph of myself and comments I made about the teachers and the course I'm studying, Certificate III in Disability.








 As an advocate for people with disabilities this blog site 'Voice For Disability' is  all about:

• people with disabilities
• disability support workers who have made it their career to care for those who in reality have a special gift
• the educational institutions who train individuals to become disability support workers
• community services both government and non-government organisations
• stories of individuals with disabilities and how they are changing community opinions and who are advocacy representatives for their peers.  

What is so special about this news item?

The title of the new item is as follows:

Get into the disability services and make a big difference



This is what the article has to say:

Canberra institute of technology (CIT) student Daryl Williams describes his current disability studies as a turning point in his life and Daryl is confident about securing a job in the industry upon graduation.

"This career is very important for the community" he said. " I want to continue my studies into certificate IV part-time while working which will expand on my skills in service to the community"

If you've ever wanted a career where you can make a difference, then maybe one of the CIT's free places in the certificate three in disability is for you.

As part of the Australian Federal Government funding, eligible job seekers can gain valuable training in this area to help meet the ever growing demand for community care and support services.

You could find yourself working as a support worker, case manager, supervisor or program manager.

Working in the disability sector also has the benefits of flexible hours, work life balance and the ability to work on a casual, part time or full time basis. CIT's certificate III in disability includes industry placements so you learn both theory practical skills.

Daryl speaks highly of CIT staff who "are excellent in their teaching abilities and in helping us [the students] develop our communication skills confidently".

Unlimited free places exist for eligible job seekers.

An information session is being held at the CIT Southside campus, at 10am on Wednesday, April 13 room D112a. For more information, visit www.cit.edu.au or phone 02 6207 3188 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            02 6207 3188      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to secure your place.

The objective of this article is to inform those of you who are looking for a new career direction and want to help people with disabilities. Make enquiries with your local educational institution and enrol in a course that will give you accredited qualifications as a Profession Disability Support Worker.

It doesn't matter where in the world you live, you can make a difference.

We want you! We need you!

If you want to write a blog or article about this blog post, I have provided links for the images that were used. Spread the word and make the world a better place for all of us.

Reference Links

Uncle Sam - I want you poster copyright details
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Unclesamwantyou.jpg

Uncle Sam poster mashup 'I want you' image
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5065/5629377814_052310709b_m.jpg

Daryl Williams flickr stream
http://www.flickr.com/photos/36681541@N02/

The Chronicle news item image
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5068/5619907475_db4513cd25.jpg