Community Employment Partnerships

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!



https://youtu.be/DA28ARrbJNc

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.

Watch Now:

30/08/2024

Position Vacant- Customised Employment Coach

Belonging Matters Inc. is seeking a part-time Customised Employment Coach to work within our Community Employment Partnership (CEP) Project.

In this role you will work in collaboration with businesses to create and sustain employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability and/or autism. The role focuses on building the capacity of employers to train and support employees rather than becoming the job coach. The person in this role will work closely with people with intellectual disability and/or autism (and their families if necessary) to find and sustain paid employment.

Application Process
For further information and a copy of the Position Description, please contact Belonging Matters via email: cep@belongingmatters.org.

Applications close on Monday, 16 September 2024.

04/06/2024

In this presentation, Milton Tyree steps us through negotiating a job by presenting a business case which focuses on exploring unmet needs of a business, tas...

04/06/2024

In this presentation, which follows on from Tim’s Customised Employment Planning meeting, Milton Tyree explains the 7-phase sequence in detail and outlines h...

04/06/2024

Often people with an intellectual disability are physically and socially distanced from society through segregation and congregation. Milton Tyree examines t...

27/05/2024

In this presentation, Milton Tyree puts Discovery into action by sharing Tim’s story. He explains how previously he had “placed” Tim into a job which was not...

27/05/2024