Headway Support Services Tasmania

Employment service and training

Headway provides an Access Employment program funded through Department of Education, Employment & Workplace Relations to assist people with a disbaility to obtain and maintain ongoing award based employment.

There are many ways Access can help with employment, through career guidance and vocational planning. Our services include job search, pre-work trials and placements and on-the job training and support. We also have a job club and can assist with resume preparation and interview techniques.

We make sure we work closely with employers and assist them with incentives for work placements, making sure there is a good fit for both employee and employer. Workplace support is provided in the form of workplace modifications, wage subsidy and supported way to assessments as well as direct support to employees.

Vocational training and constructive use of leisure time helps minimise drive and motivational problems and provides direction, purpose and meaning to life.

You can read about employers who have employed people with ABI and what sort of work they do, what itâ€™s like, the work environment and the support by going to Employer Case Studies under The Journey Back tab.

There are many more services that Access Employment offer. Please select from the links below to find out more.
If you are an Employer, Click here to read What Access Employment can do for you

Click here to read more about Access Employment

Access Employment Program

The Access Employment Program assists people with disabilities to obtain, regain and maintain open award based employment.

Career Guidance and Vocational Planning
Job Club
Vocational Rehabilitation
Job Search
Client Marketing
Pre-Work Trials & Placements
On-the-Job Training & Support
Employer Incentives

Darryn Perry, Manager of Access Employment,
spoke recently with the Sunday Tasmanian about the role of Access Employment within the Community

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HEADWAY ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Headway rebuilding lives will be holding its Annual General Meeting on the 29th of September (Tuesday) at the Lenah Valley Senior Citizens Club, Creek Road, Lenah Valley. The AGM will commence at 11:00am. A BBQ will follow the conclusion of the AGM.

Access Client wins “Peoples’ Choice Award”

“The Busker” by Tom

Headway rebuilding lives took part in this year’s Gearing Up Expo held recently at the Derwent Entertainment Centre. The Gearing Up Expo brought together organisations that assist people with a disability and showcased options that are available to help people make informed decisions about their future.

Tom at the “Gearing Up!” Art Expo

Along with the Expo, an Art Exhibition was also held, with many of our clients exhibiting works. Tom, one of our clients was honoured with “The People’s Choice Award” with his painting “The Busker”.

He was also given the opportunity of being ‘Artist in Residence’ during the entire Expo at the Derwent Entertainment Centre, creating great Masterpieces on the spot. Well done to Tom and to all Clients who participated.

HEADWAY’S ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - AGM taking place this year on Tuesday 29th September 2009, at the Lenah Valley Senior Citizen’s Club, Creek Road, Lenah Valley. Meeting will convene at 11am, followed by a BBQ lunch.

OUR CURRENT ACTIVITY SCHEDULE We have some great Activities planned. Why don’t you have a look.

Click here to view our Current Schedule

BECOME A HEADWAY FASHION ICON

A Great idea for the New Year! Support Headway and become the owner of the latest fashion craze. T Shirts and Caps are for sale at Headway rebuilding lives for the great price of $20 each.

RACT Cooks up $1000 for Headway

Staff at RACT Hobart Branch cooked up a great fundraising idea to assist Headway rebuilding lives. Favourite recipes from RACT staff were put together in a recipe book and at $10 a copy, it has sold like hotcakes! RACT Staff presented Darren Osborn our Executive Director (pictured above) with a cheque for $1000 from proceeds of this great fundraising event.

If you would like a copy of this sought after first edition, please contact Merrill Ayers at m.ayers@ract.com.au

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