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UID:500@ergonomics.org.au
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20250813T193000
DTSTAMP:20250808T041006Z
URL:https://www.ergonomics.org.au/events/hfesa-pd-from-possibility-to-purp
 ose-inspiring-inclusive-employment-journeys/
SUMMARY:HFESA PD - From Possibility to Purpose: Inspiring Inclusive Employm
 ent Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Event Synopsis:\n\nDespite growing awareness of the capabilitie
 s of autistic individuals\, employment outcomes for autistic young people 
 in Australia remain disproportionately low. Drawing on the research of Dr 
 Elinda Lee\, Professor Sonya Girdler and colleagues from the Curtin Autism
  Research Group (CARG)\, this presentation explores the complex interplay 
 of personal and workplace factors that influence employment participation 
 for autistic youth.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nThis strengths-based approach highlights
  the unique abilities and contributions of autistic individuals in the wor
 kplace. Central to this perspective is the recognition that contextual and
  human factors—including workplace culture\, sensory environments\, comm
 unication styles\, and support systems—play a pivotal role in either ena
 bling or hindering meaningful employment.   CARG advocates for a paradig
 m shift: one that prioritizes inclusive design\, supportive policies\, and
  neurodiversity-affirming practices to create workplaces where autistic in
 dividuals can thrive.\n\n&nbsp\;\n\nAttendees will gain insights into evid
 ence-based strategies for improving employment outcomes\, including co-des
 igned interventions\, employer education\, and the application of the Inte
 rnational Classification of Functioning\, Disability and Health (ICF) fram
 ework to assess and address environmental barriers. This presentation aims
  to inspire and support professionals to reimagine employment pathways tha
 t are not only accessible but empowering for autistic young people.\n\n \
 n\nOur Presenters:\n\nProfessor Sonya Girdler\, Professor of Occupational 
 Therapy\, Curtin University\n\nDr Elinda Lee\, Curtin University\n\n\n\nWh
 ere (Hybrid event)\n  F2F: Mineral House\, L9 conference room   (110 P
 lain Street\, East Perth)\n\nOnline : via Teams - details will be sent to 
 virtual registrants on the 12/8/25\n\n\nWhen\nWednesday 13th August 2025\n
 \n\nTime\n5.30-6pm: Registration and networking   (F2F) AWST\n\n6pm-7pm:
  Presentation and Q&amp\;A AWST  (8-9 pm AEDT- online)\n\n7-7.30pm: Post 
 session networking (F2F) AWST\n\n\nCost\nHFESA Members -  Free   Non-me
 mbers - $30\n\n(please ensure you click the EFT payment option when making
  your booking)\n\n\n\nFor directions/parking at the venue\, please click t
 he link below:\n\nMineral House and Parking QR Code
CATEGORIES:WA Events,Professional Development
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