Operating in the Bayside area since 1993, Connect2Employment currently provides assistance to 300+ people either looking for work or currently employed in the open labour market. This year we have secured the only Intellectual / Learning Disability Specialist Contract in South East Queensland. With four offices Located at Cleveland, Mt Gravatt, Wacol and Buranda, Connect2Employment provides structured and personalised support to find and maintain work in the community

1. South East Queensland’s only Intellectual
Disability and Learning Disability Employment
Specialist.
Our Mission Statement
Connect2Group is a not for profit organisation providing development of people with disability
through delivering a personalised and collaborative approach for all aspects of an individual
with disability.

2. Why We Stand Out
What Our Staff Say
Specialists working with Intellectual and Learning
Disabilities
Our level of support as we go the extra mile
Our relationship with employers to provide a service of
a high standard
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Staff with a working knowledge of employers that are
"of interest" to our current client group
Onsite/ ongoing support , which shows in our outcomes
highlighted by Department of Social Services
Close relationships with employers and being able to
work with them in new job creation
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Our service to clients by using their goals to get them
on the pathway to their dream job

3. What We Do
Why We Succeed
• Job Skills Assessment
• Referrals to External Training Providers
• Career mentoring and Goal Setting
• Motivational Videos
• Pro-active approach to finding work
• Job Matching
• Job Creation
• Interview Preparation and Support
• Direct Marketing to Employers
• Referrals to supporting organisations
• On the Job Training and Support
• Educating Employers
• Employer Incentives
• Workplace Modification

4. What We Provide
The Complete Service
Connect2Employment is Queensland's only specialist
service supporting people with a Learning disability or
Intellectual impairment who need assistance to find and
maintain employment in the community..
Our friendly and experienced Employment Services staff
work with you to outline a program that gives you the
best possible opportunities to find employment..
Our friendly staff will clearly explain what services you
can receive and what is expected of you.
You will be treated fairly and with respect ensuring that
we meet your needs.
Who We Assist.
What We Provide
What To Expect.

5. Are You A Job Seeker ?
Talk To Our Staff To Register
As a Jobseeker with Connect2Employment you
receive free professional structured and
personalised support to assist people living
with disability to find and maintain work in their
local community. If you have an Intellectual or
Learning Disability you can register with us
directly.
Talk to our staff and discuss your suitability for
our program and employment options.

6. The Process
To Reaching Your Employment or Education Goals
Register Participate Outcome
Our Mission Statement
Connect2Group is a not for profit organisation providing development of people with disability
through delivering a personalised and collaborative approach for all aspects of an individual
with disability.

7. Are You An Employer
We have the staffing solutions
Employers
Free Recruitment and Support
We offer a free recruitment, training and
support service. Our Organisation is fully
funded by the Federal Government, this
means no commissions, no yearly
memberships fees and no sign up costs.
Employer Support
Connect2Employment will access your
workplace and search our database for
suitable candidates. Work experience can
be arranged to ensure a perfect fit for both
you and the employee. A free service and
100% satisfaction. If you are not happy
with any condition of the employment, we
will fix it guaranteed!
Connect2Group
Operating in the Bayside area since 1993,
Connect2Employment currently provides
assistance to 300+ people either looking
for work or currently employed in the open
labour market.
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This year we have expanded our
operations and secured the only
intellectual / Learning Disability Specialist
Contract in South East Queensland.
With four offices Located at Cleveland, Mt
Gravatt, Wacol and Buranda,
Connect2Employment provides structured
and personalised support to find and
maintain work in the community.

8. Are You An Employer
More Benefits
Tailored Services
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By getting to know your business, we find the
right employee for the job. Our qualified staff
will coach the employee in the way you
conduct your business and offer ongoing
support and maintain regular contact, to
ensure everyone's needs are being met.
Flexible Services
Connect2 Employment will be available when
you need us, not just during office hours. We
will be there throughout the employment
period. as we strive to achieve long term
employment outcomes.
Motivated Employees
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Our job seekers have direction and focus,
which makes them a motivated employee.
Dedicated and enthusiastic to the job at
hand. With some training in the role you
need to fill, we are confident they will
soon become your best employee
Benefits of employing a person with disability
Some of the benefits of employing a person with disability
have been confirmed in both Australian and International
studies. According to a study conducted by Graham,
Shinkfield, & Polzin on Employer benefits and costs of
employing people with disability:
People with disability can have fewer accidents at
work—the workers compensation costs for people with
disability can be as low as four per cent of the workers
compensation costs of other employees
People with disability can have lower absenteeism and
often take less sick leave than other employees
The costs of hiring people with disability can be
significantly lower than hiring other employees—as low as
13 per cent of the cost of other employees
Employing people with disability can build staff morale,
raise management awareness of workplace practices and
conditions, and increase customer and staff loyalty
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9. Employer Incentives
The Supported Wage System is a process that allows employers to pay less than the award wage by matching a person's
productivity with a fair wage. The Supported Wage System pays for productivity-based wage assessments to determine fair
pay for fair work.
Wage Subsidies help employers cover the initial costs of wages and training. There are a range of wage subsidies that
employers can access via Connect2Employment, just ask us!
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The Employment Assistance Fund helps to pay for the cost of workplace adjustments or solutions that accommodate a worker
with disability in a job. Financial assistance is also available for disability and mental health awareness training
Funding is available to cover the cost of specialised workplace assistance support services such as disability awareness
training, mental health first aid training and support for people with mental illness and specific learning disorders.
Work experience provides many benefits for your business and for job seekers Conect2Group will meet the cost of work-related
insurance (personal accident and public liability insurance) for eligible job seekers. This is one of the main barriers for
employers when considering work experience.
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Financial assistance and work experience activities are available to assist in meeting costs.

10. Success Stories
Our Clients in Employment
Luke
. Luke Roxburgh experienced a horrific
train accident whereby he has made
an incredible recovery. Luke was in
the second year of his apprenticeship
.
Luke underwent multiple muscle, skin
and bone grafts, his right arm and
both his legs still cause him
problems. After the accident Luke
worked as a forklift driver but after
losing his drivers licence two years
ago he had difficulty finding work
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It has been nine years since
commencing his apprenticeship and
Luke has now been offered the
chance to complete his Automotive
Mechanic apprenticeship
Our Mission Statement
Connect2Group is a not for profit organisation providing development of people with disability
through delivering a personalised and collaborative approach for all aspects of an individual
with disability

11. Success Stories
Our Clients in Employment
Kate
. Long time Coles employee Kate
Alcorn recently starred in a short
movie about her life distributed by the
Community Resource Unit, showing
how she gained independence over
the years with her daily living
arrangements, and her achievements
in maintaining long term
employment.
Connect2Group was involved,
speaking about how we support Kate
and how we educate employers to
about employing people living with a
disability.
Recently Kate won an award at Coles
for great customer service and is
shown here with her badge at work.
Our Mission Statement
Connect2Group is a not for profit organisation providing development of people with disability
through delivering a personalised and collaborative approach for all aspects of an individual
with disability

12. Success Stories
Our Clients in Employment
Mark
. Mark has been working at Woolworths
since 2003.
initially doing face up and damaged
stock control. He now does; shopping
and restocking of the staff tea room,
stock presentation and
deboxing. Initially requiring full time
support to complete his job, Mark is
now mostly independent in his role, only
needing weekly visits from his support
worker. Mark’s story is one of
successful integration into the
workplace, as he receives co-worker
support and mentoring from Woolies
staff members Being in stable
employment allows Mark to feel like a
valued part of the community.
Our Mission Statement
Connect2Group is a not for profit organisation providing development of people with disability
through delivering a personalised and collaborative approach for all aspects of an individual
with disability

13. Where to Find Us
In four convenient locations
Connect2Employment Cleveland
Unit 1,
77 Shore St. West,
Cleveland QLD. 4163
Connect2Employment Wacol
Shop 5,
139 Wacol Station Road,
Wacol QLD 4076
Connect2Employment Buranda
Level 3, OF302 Buranda Village
264 Ipswich Road
Buranda QLD 4102
Connect2Employment Mt Gravatt
Shop 2,
1420 Logan Road,
Mt Gravatt QLD 4122
Connect2Group Employment Staff in the Community
Telephone (07) 3286 7166 Fax (07) 3286 7265
Email: enquiry@connect2group.com.au