Employment Services
“It is a privilege to enter the lives of those we work with as they explore choice and opportunity for employment.” Paul Hethorn – Employment Services Manager
For individuals experiencing mental illness or living with disability, having a job, and feeling worthwhile in a role are important aspects of one’s life.
The opportunity to provide individuals with the support and assistance to gain and maintain employment that’s right for them is at the heart of what we do. We know that while full-time work is right for some, for others, one or a few days’ work a week is a better fit.
At Open Minds our Employment Consultants offer personalised support tailored to each individuals’ needs, which can include being part of our ‘Job Club’ or ‘Job Placement Program’. We listen carefully to encourage, motivate and assist in building a plan to obtain and sustain work.
Our In Work Support Consultants also support individuals in employment to focus on and promote their strengths in the workplace. They may also work collaboratively with employers to implement an ‘employer support plan’ to ensure effectiveness for an employer’s business.
For enquiries, please phone Open Minds on (07) 3896 4222 or Fax (07) 3896 4200.