Can Do Training

03/09/2025

Yesterday at Can Do Training we started our very first South of the River program.

Teamwork and Working Effectively with Others was the topic of the day.

It's always scary starting something new right?

That was true for our students who very quickly went from being unknown to one another to working well together.

As we know, Teamwork makes the dream work.

Together at Can Do Training, our goal is to help school leavers with learning disabilities and additional learning needs continue to develop skills essential for life and work beyond school.

Our programs run for 10 weeks and more information can be found on our website www.candotraining.com.au

23/08/2025

Last Friday!

The Disability Assembly WA held a Summit on the release of the Employment Pathways Report.

A room full of business, people with lived experience, support providers and government officials and Ministers.

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, share, network and find solutions and opportunities to create inclusive employment for all.

Following the momentum and key findings from the March 2025 DAWA Summit, join the DAWA Employment Pathways Report event on 22 Aug with government and employer!

23/08/2025

Last week I was fortunate enough to meet up with Science Ambassador, Professor Lyn Beazley AO – Lyn Beazley Academy;
Dr Warren Mansell, - Professor of mental health at the enAble Institute for Health Science at Curtin University, who linked in remotely; Adam Hewber and Josef (Joe) Hewber– Ability Heroes contributed with lived experience of ADHD, Autism, and ASD.

We discussed the potential of a pilot project to explore reduction of incarceration and reincarceration of juveniles.

Interested? Join the project!

Science Ambassador, Professor Lyn Beazley AO – Lyn Beazley Academy; Dr Warren Mansell, - Professor of mental health at the enAble Institute for Health Science at Curtin University, who linked in remotely; Marilyn Garbin – Can Do Training; Adam Hewber and Josef (Joe) Hewber– ability heroes cont...

19/08/2025

The gift of education is the gift that keeps on giving. More than any other. Live. Learn. Love. Laugh.

11/08/2025

I wish I saw this before teaching 48 year 4 students in Fiji recently.

This U-shaped bench seating design eliminates the “backbencher” gap, ensuring every student feels equally included, encouraging participation, and creating a more engaging, inclusive classroom atmosphere.

11/08/2025

Recently, one of my students said "You make my brain sizzle Marilyn." 🤯🧠🤯

I took that as a compliment. 🙏

Learning can be an uncomfortable process. I tell my students to take that as a good sign. 💡

A sign that means the brain is trying really hard to process the new concepts and skills. 💡

When learning feels uncomfortable, we need to remind our students to take that as a sign that you're nearly there. Push through and be kind to yourself. 💡

I ask my students "How does a baby learn to walk?" 👣

The correct response is, "By falling down."

Falling down is not a mistake. It's part of the process. 🙏

Practice makes progress. 💡

It takes someone 10,000 hours to become a "Master". 💡

Practise makes progress. Take baby steps consistently 🙏 ❤️ 😊

08/08/2025

Did you know that at Can Do Training, we offer four programs?

Two of our programs are designed for school leavers with a disability and additional learning needs. (Level 1 and Level 2 if you refer to our website).

We also provide programs that can help ANYONE and EVERYONE Get That Job! (Level 3 if you refer to our website).

Our Get That Job! program is one I developed and tested way back in 2017. It has been since trialled and tested with many clients, including Rehabilitation Counsellors who referred clients to me for Get That Job!

Did you know that 80% of the job market is hidden? That's right. That means that 80% of jobs are NOT advertised.

In other words, when you are applying for an "advertised position", you are potentially competing against hundreds of other applicants for that SAME, ONE job. Talk about competitive.

If you want to talk jobs, talk to me. I can help with my Get That Job! program that has been trialled and tested from 2017.

Don't just take it from me. Here is some of the feedback received:

"The course was fun and easy to follow instructions. The course was really helpful. I enjoyed the way Marilyn presented the course. One of my best teachers ever." Hira W

"The course was great, very engaging. I enjoyed this course. There was a good flow of information, good sized group and relevant content. I enjoyed having the time to practise the new skills. Marilyn is very approachable, and excellent instructor, by far the best I've had in a long time." Gay J

"I enjoyed the easy and relaxed delivery of the course. I wish I had known some of this stuff 20 years ago. The information is relevant. Marilyn is well articulated. It is easy to understand her instructions." Kim J

For a FREE Resume review, email your Resume to marilyn@candotraining.com.au

For more information on our programs, please refer to our website:

Are you aged from 16 to 26 and not sure of your next career move? Do you want to meet new friends? Would you like to further develop skills essential for life and work? Do you like to have fun? If you have answered "Yes" to one or more of the questions above, we can assist. We are le

07/08/2025

10 Truths about Autism

07/08/2025

With West Coast Secondary Education Support Centre – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

02/08/2025

Today was our 2nd session of Can Do Training for Term 3.

At Can Do Training, we focus on helping school leavers with learning disabilities and additional learning needs develop essential skills for life and work beyond school in a safe, supportive and nurturing environment.

Today our students spent time learning with a lot of interaction, engagement, fin and games.

Our theme today was Communication skills and conversation starters.

Games we played included Guess the word and Guess the phrase.

Students practised asking questions to help them initiate conversations with new and existing friends.

For more information on Can Do Training, please visit our website www.candotraining.com.au

Or send us a message with your query.

Our south of the river programs start soon.