Community Employment Partnerships

06/03/2026

🎉It was a great night celebrating International Women’s Day at Knox City Council’s Networking Event!

Rachel shared her employment journey to become a Customer Service Officer at Knox Leisureworks and reflected on how employment has changed her life.

People with intellectual disabilities remain one of Australia’s most underemployed groups—but Rachel and Pat are changing the narrative! They’re calling on local businesses to embrace Customised Employment to discover their next loyal, long-term team member.

It was also great to hear from presenters Brooke Kreuzer and Maddie Stamatoiu and be part of the panel.

Thank you to the Economic Development and Community Access and Support Team at Knox City Council for hosting this great event!

If you’re a business in Melbourne interested in finding out more about how Customised Employment can benefit your business, please contact cep@belongingmatters.org

29/09/2025

The employment rates of people with an intellectual disability are extremely low - only 1/3 of people are employed! Inclusion Alberta have worked for many years to change this, securing employment for over 600 jobseekers!

Join our webinar on the 16th of October 2025 to learn important and proven strategies that can significantly increase the likelihood of successful, inclusive employment for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information and to book tickets visit https://events.humanitix.com/the-journey-to-inclusive-employment

Image description: Two men in black shirts and one man in a blue shirt standing in a kitchen
Text: To date, Inclusion Alberta have created over 630 meaningful jobs for adults with intellectual disabilities in a range of businesses and companies.
Webinar details: The Journey to Inclusive Employment with Bruce Uditsky, Inclusion Alberta. 16th of October
Logo: Belonging Matters

25/09/2025

Tickets are still available for our webinar on the 16th of October with Bruce Uditsky. During his involvement with Inclusion Alberta, over 600 meaningful jobs have been created for people with intellectual disability in a wide array of companies. For more information and to book tickets visit https://www.belongingmatters.org/event-details/the-journey-to-inclusive-employment

22/07/2025

See how Rotarians have played a critical role in securing mainstream employment for some of our CEP participants.

This video provides several examples of businesses hiring people with a disability, via the Community Employment Partnership, a partnership between Belonging...

28/05/2025

Celebrating Rachel's 1st year anniversary of employment with Knox Leisureworks.

Thank you to Rotary Club of Brunswick Tullamarine who played a critical role in securing this mainstream employment for Rachel.

We’re proud to celebrate Rachel, who has been a valued part of our team for over a year through a supported employment opportunity via Belonging Matters Inc.

Her growth, commitment, and warm presence have made a real impact—and we’re grateful to all who have supported her journey. Well done Rachel!



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11/04/2025

Rachel gained permanent part-time employment with Knox Leisureworks through the Community Employment Partnerships; a partnership between Belonging Matters and Rotary which aims to harness the networks of Rotarians to find mainstream employment for people with intellectual disability.

In this video, you will join Rachel as she goes about her customer service role with Knox Leisureworks. You will also meet Francois, Rachel's manager and Madi, Rachel's co-worker who talk about the benefits that Rachel brings to the business and team.

You will also meet the President of Rotary Club of Brunswick Tullamarine, Peter, who, played a critical role in securing mainstream employment for Rachel.

Watch Now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lE1gR94EG5Y&t=1s

22/02/2025

17/02/2025

Rachel landed her first paid job at Knox Leisure Works after Rotarian Peter made a connection through his business networks. Watch this space- video coming soon!

07/01/2025

By popular demand, Belonging Matters are hosting an online Asset Based Community Development Course with Cormac Russell from Ireland in 2025. If you’re a Rotarian or have an interest in community, this course is for you! Places are subsidised but limited to only 24 participants. Be quick!! For more information, see below
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Now taking expressions of interest!

Join us for this 8 week course on Asset-Based Community Development, presented by Cormac Russell from Ireland.

Many of us are living increasingly disconnected lives, even when there are opportunities for connection close at hand. This is especially so for people with disabilities and others who are at higher risk of loneliness and isolation.

Our disconnection from people and place diminishes our quality of life and can leave people with disabilities vulnerable.

The course offers a wealth of illustrative examples from around the world that will inspire you to explore your own community and discover its hidden treasures!

To learn more, visit: https://www.belongingmatters.org/upcoming-events-workshops

Attendance is by expression of interest only, closing 10 February 2025.

Image below of people with disability in their community. Text, Asset Based Community Development, 8 week course with Cormac Russell.

13/12/2024

Emily gained permanent part time employment with Women's Health East through the Community Employment Partnership.

In this video you will meet Emily and gain insight into her role at Women's Health East where she works alongside the CEO, Fiona, and Business Manager, Melanie. You will also meet Olive who, as a former Board member of Women's Health East and current Rotarian played a critical role in securing mainstream employment for Emily.

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