CRU - Community Resource Unit Ltd.

28/08/2025

Toowoomba: Do you need some advocacy fundamentals, to be able to better advocate for your family member, or for yourself as a person with disability?

On Thursday 23 October, CRU will be presenting our workshop ‘Find Your Voice, Hold Your Ground’ which is an introduction to the principles & strategies of advocacy for people with disability and family members.

There is a cost to attend, but if this is a barrier to you, please contact us at CRU to discuss.

For more information and to register, go to: https://events.humanitix.com/find-your-voice-hold-your-ground-oct-2025

27/08/2025

Everyone can work! Having a job is an important part of a good life. It allows us to earn a living, meet people, use our skills and learn new ones. It is also possible to work and still receive a Disability Support Pension.

Registrations are closing soon for CRU’s workshop Meaningful Work for You: How to find it or create it! The workshop is at the SOPO Southport on Tuesday 9 September.

It is for people with disability who want to work in open employment but have found that the traditional pathways don’t always lead to the jobs you want.

You will get started in working out what sort of job would be right for you, and learn about different ways to work towards it, even if it means creating a job yourself.

Register now at: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-work-for-you-gold-coast-workshop-september-2025

There is a cost to attend, however if this is a barrier to attending please contact us to discuss.

26/08/2025

Over the last few weeks CRU has travelled to Mt Isa, Winton, Longreach, Barcaldine, Blackall & Mackay to deliver workshops on Inclusive Education, and talking to people with disability and families about how they can Take Charge of their lives and their support. Keep an eye out for when we're next in your area!

25/08/2025

22/08/2025

Registrations closing! Unsure of what inclusive classroom learning looks like for students with disability? Want to have better conversations with school staff about your child’s learning? This online workshop provides parents with practical insights into what is possible and strategies that support genuine classroom inclusion. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/inclusive-classrooms-all-children-learning-together

Image ID Three female students in dark blue school uniforms are sitting inside the classroom studying, they are writing with paper and pen.

22/08/2025

Last chance to register!

Everyone can work! Having a job is an important part of a good life. It allows us to earn a living, meet people, use our skills and learn new ones. It is also possible to work and still receive a Disability Support Pension.

Registrations are closing soon for CRU’s Online workshop Meaningful Work For You: How to find it or create it!

The workshop is online on Thursday 28th August.

It is for people with disability who want to work in open employment but have
found that the traditional pathways don’t always lead to the jobs you want.

You will get started in working out what sort of job would be right for you, and learn about different ways to work towards it, even if it means creating a job yourself.

Register now at: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-work-for-you-online

There is a cost to attend, please contact CRU if the cost is a barrier.

CRU is also hosting this workshop in Southport on Tuesday 9 September. Find out more and register here:
https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-work-for-you-gold-coast-workshop-september-202

22/08/2025

Our community is better when children grow up included together
“Lessons from the past” - read about Mena’s experience of inclusive education and her inclusive life, on pp 94-97 of ‘Dreaming Big, Standing Strong’https://cru.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/CRU-Dreaming-Big-Standing-Strong-Interactive.pdf

21/08/2025

CRU’s full-day workshop 'Steering Your Journey: Directing paid support to get the life you want’ is on Thursday 16th October, 2025 at the CRU Office in South Brisbane.

For people with disability, their families, friends & supporters, explore how to make the most of your paid supports now & in the future. Develop skills & confidence to develop and maintain good working relationships to keep life moving in a positive direction.

Registration essential: https://events.humanitix.com/steering-your-journey-brisbane-oct-2025

The costs of this event is partially subsidised by a Dept of Social Services grant. If you are a person with disability, or family member and cost is a barrier to attending, please contact CRU to discuss.

20/08/2025

Bella and Will share their thoughts on why it is important to include students with a disability in conversations around reasonable adjustments. It also empowers students to become self-advocates, setting them up with skills they will use beyond the school gate. Young people with disability know what works best for them.
Please like and share with your networks! YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPIKrZ9zw1M

19/08/2025

Registrations closing! Are you a parent of a child with disability, wanting to learn about inclusive education? Join us to learn about the policies and supports available for inclusive education in Queensland, and build your confidence in pursuing inclusion of your child in every part of the school day. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/inclusion-and-belonging-at-the-local-school-the-parent-advocacy-toolkit-ipswich

Image ID Three female students in dark blue school uniforms are sitting inside the classroom studying, they are writing with paper and pen.

19/08/2025

Danielle and Sue were in Barcaldine today delivering a workshop for people with disability and families on 'Taking Charge of Your Life', in partnership with Outback Independent Living (OIL).

19/08/2025

Meaningful work is possible for everyone! In this CRU face-to-face workshop on the Gold Coast for people with disability, their families and supporters, we start with the strengths & interests of the person to explore options for real employment, and how to find or create the right job.

Join us on Tuesday 9 September to plan the next steps of your career journey. Registrations are essential: https://events.humanitix.com/meaningful-work-for-you-gold-coast-workshop-september-2025

There is a cost to attend, however if the cost is a barrier please contact CRU to discuss.