Flexibility, opportunity, choice. This is Koomarri's vision for the employment options available to people with intellectual disability.
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It is an employment marketplace that values diversity and the contribution that each individual can make to the business.
Over the past 18 months, Koomarri's customised employment program has continued to grow and engage with businesses across Canberra.
The philosophy underpinning this program is that everyone has the capacity to work, given the right supports. Koomarri achieve this by focusing on finding the right job for each individual, one that aligns with his or her unique skills and support needs.
Participants in the program undergo a 'Discovery' process, led by their skilled career coaches. This involves an intensive round of interviews and observations with the participant including family, friends and support networks.
"Discovery is incredibly rewarding as it is a strengths-based approach to identifying an individual's unique skills and interests," a spokesperson said. "Our career coaches liken the process to building a puzzle where all the pieces are needed in order to form the larger employment picture.
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"Finding a job is a big first step but at Koomarri we focus on helping to build a person's career.
"Likewise, our support can increase or fade out depending on what each individual needs. From full one to one support in the workplace to checking in only when necessary, our team is able to respond flexibly as a person's career progresses."
The other key piece of the larger picture is identifying employers who have realised the value of a diverse workforce.
Koomarri have developed fantastic partnerships with a range of local businesses including cafes, automotive repair shops, music stores, pet stores, hardware retailers etc.
"Along with our strong links to various government agencies across the city, we are able to identify and develop a huge number of opportunities for the people we support," he said.
Be part of their customised employment program, call 6280 6143 or visit koomarri.com.au, Facebook and Twitter @koomarri.