It is through the collaboration of Employment & Training organisations in the Murraylands, that people with a disability are now able to benefit from hands on training to achieve qualifications which will lead to employment.

Regional Development Australia Murraylands & Riverland (RDA M & R) in partnership with South Australia Works, subcontracted ‘Finding Workable Solutions’ (FWS) to support 20 Job Seekers in Workforce Development for People with a Disability.  Project Manager Kate Ollett explained “It is a great initiative from FWS Ros Rohde to bring together these partnerships to ultimately achieve higher levels of qualifications and employment outcomes”. 

Following the classroom based training, the program provides work experience support through the FWS ‘Brinkley Salvage and Save’ and ‘Workskil Workshop and Training Centre ’, where participants are undertaking work relative to carpentry, retaining wall construction and paving. 

Grow SA delivered the Rural Operations Certificate II training to support the development of a nursery and landscaping at the Salvage & Save Location.  Ros Rohde FWS explained “the aim of the Salvage & Save project is to provide an opportunity for people seeking employment to up skill and participate in work experience programs that will transition to paid employment in the Murraylands”.    It is a great opportunity to break down the stereotypes that often exist for people with a disability and if we can provide a greater understanding to the community by providing an overview of what they can achieve.”