Careers Events

Managing Disability at Work - The things you need to know

Monday 23rd November 2009
11am to 2pm (includes lunch)
Eastern Avenue Lecture Theatre
The University of Sydney

Register at http://www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/careers_forum.php

A joint initiative being run by the University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney and the National Disability Coordination Officer Program.

Who should come?
All currently enrolled University students in NSW with a disability thinking about career pathways.
Does that mean you?
Perhaps you don’t think of yourself as having a disability but the definition is broad and includes dyslexia, mental illness and ongoing medical conditions.
Why come?
To find out more about practical career strategies and programs to give you an edge in a tough job market.

The presenters for the event include the following:
Benjamin Harvey – Founder and Principal of Skimming Stone Marketing and Communications, University of Sydney Graduate
Dawson Ko  - Stepping Into and Willing and Able Mentoring Program, UTS Graduate
Samantha French – Senior Consultant, Australian Employer’s Network on Disability
Rosemary Kayess – NSW Disability Discrimination Legal Centre
Marijke Wright – Careers Counsellor, UTS Careers Service

University Careers Advisors will be available and the event promises to be inspiring and informative. A light lunch will be provided and a chance to meet
people from other Universities. For full program and registration, please go to http://www.usyd.edu.au/stuserv/careers_forum.php