++Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People Employment Program
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Brochure Title: Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander People Employment Program
Photo: Close up of Sheelagh a Kamilaroi woman
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++About the RSB
The Royal Society for the Blind is the largest provider of free services to more than 12,000 South Australians who are blind or vision impaired.
++How RSB Employment Services can assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
RSB Employment Services assists Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who are blind or vision impaired to secure long term, meaningful employment.
Whether you are aiming for future study or employment, RSB Employment Services offers a range of free advice and support.
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++Services provided
• Career planning
• Job applications
• Resume writing
• Interview skills
• Skills assessment
• Apprenticeship and Traineeship information
• Employer liaison
• Adaptive Technology Sheelagh’s Story
Image: Sheelagh with her RSB Guide Dog Nina
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++Sheelagh’s Story
Hi, my name is Sheelagh
Daniels-Mayes and I am a Kamilaroi woman. I have Congenital Glaucoma, leaving me with between five and three per cent vision in each eye. This hasn’t stopped me from achieving my career goals, and I am currently a PhD student and tutor at the University of South Australia.
When I moved to Adelaide in 2011, I needed assistance with employment, a guide dog and adaptive technology – the RSB provided all these things for me and more.
The computer training provided by RSB Employment Services
was fundamental to me. It has enabled me to do everyday things that many people take for granted, like check an email or prepare a PowerPoint presentation.
As my vision continues to deteriorate the RSB are assisting me with a wide range of free services to ensure I’m able to continue my career.
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++The RSB is committed to assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with a vision impairment by:
• Assisting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to achieve their career goals
• Improving access to employment, education and training through the provision of specialist services
• Increasing our understanding of the identity and experiences
of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
• Working with employers to understand the individual’s cultural needs
++Contact us
For more information, please contact RSB Employment Services on (08) 8417 5599 or email
Alternatively, bring a friend and come and see us at RSB’s Knapman House, 230 Pirie Street Adelaide.
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The Royal Society for the Blind
Adaptive Technology Centre
Mobility Services
Low Vision Centre
Industrial Services
Employment Services
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Community Services
Knapman House
230 Pirie Street
Adelaide SA
Post
GPO Box 1855,
Adelaide SA 5001
Telephone (08) 8417 5599
Facsimile (08) 8232 4807
Freecall 1800 675 554
Email
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