DSWA Inclusion at Work Week!
This week is Inclusion at Work Week!
Diversity Council Australia Ltd Inclusion at Work Week is an annual, week-long national celebration of diversity and inclusion in Australian workplaces.
To celebrate we’re sharing a story about DSWA member Sian.
After leaving school it was always a dream of Sian’s to be independent and work in an office. And now she is working Independently as an administration assistant for the School of Allied Health at Curtin University.
Sian commenced working at Curtin University in November last year. Ever since she began at the University she has thrived. The team have been super impressed with her capabilities and enthusiasm, hence over time her role has expanded and developed to include more and more challenging tasks.
Over the past twelve months Sian has worked in the Learning Centre, helping with student customer service and student resources, for the School of Nursing compiling student kits and training packs and in the administration office for the School of Allied Health managing stationery supplies, archiving and many other administrative tasks.
Claire Otway, Business Manager for the School of Allied Health said “Sian is a pleasure to work with and mentor. She is enthusiastic, hard working and a valued member of the team”. We are pleased to have been able to help her achieve her dream of working independently.
Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) runs an open employment program for its members who are looking for work. If you are an employer or have a business and are interested in the program or would like further information, please contact employment@downsyndromewa.org.au
