{"id":2422,"date":"2023-08-02T12:45:24","date_gmt":"2023-08-02T02:45:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/?page_id=2422"},"modified":"2026-04-15T10:20:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T00:20:44","slug":"employment-services","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/services-and-supports\/employment-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Employment services"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div style=\"height:59px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We are dedicated to supporting and promoting open employment for all people with Down syndrome.&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On this page, you can find out about: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Employment Connections Service, for employers considering employing a person with Down syndrome<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment Support Service, for adults with Down syndrome and their existing employers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Life Launch, a service to assist people with Down syndrome on their next steps after schooling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>how to find out about jobs advertised for people with Down syndrome. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Connections Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p>Down Syndrome Victoria (DSV) offers services to employers looking to diversify their workforce. We will work with you to find the right employee to meet your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We offer support to emplyers to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>define and carve a suitable role&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Down syndrome awareness training for existing staff&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>advertising to our DSV community&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>onboarding and initial on-the-job support&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ongoing support to the business.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-541c5129 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/resources\/employment\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">View our employment resources<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For an obligation free discussion about how we could support you to diversify your team, please contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-top size-thumbnail is-style-circle-mask\" style=\"grid-template-columns:30% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/Bree-Mills-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3608 size-large\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/Bree-Mills-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2025\/02\/Bree-Mills-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Connections Manager<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bree Mills<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:breem@dsav.asn.au\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">breem@dsav.asn.au<\/a>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 0402 799 012&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Employment Support Service<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you a current employer looking for some extra support?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>We can provide support to help your employee with Down syndrome succeed in their role, while equipping your workplace with practical tools and strategies for success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-0fa1d843 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/FINAL_Employment-Success-Support-Pack_Employer_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment Success Support Pack: for employers<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are you an employee with Down syndrome?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Have you started a new job or already working and looking for some extra support?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can provide support to adults with Down syndrome in your new or current role. We know that starting a job is just the beginning, and we\u2019re here to support you every step of the way. This may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>job coaching to help you settle in and learn your tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>training for your co-workers and supervisors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>help with any issues or concerns you have<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>support to explore and develop new skills in your workplace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You will need to be a Member of Down Syndrome Victoria to access this service, but it&#8217;s very easy to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/get-involved-2\/become-a-member\/\">become a Member<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-6731fe33 gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/10\/2026\/02\/FINAL_Employment-Success-Support-Pack_Employee_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Employment Success Support Pack: for employees seeking assistance<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Life after school<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you just starting to think about employment and life after school? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our Life Launch service to find out how we can support you to find out about options and services available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-button gb-button-da00e5bb gb-button-text\" href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/services-and-supports\/employment-services\/life-launch\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Life Launch: your first step into life after school<\/a>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to find out about new jobs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Employment Connections program is frequently approached by employers who want to hire a person with Down syndrome in roles customised to suit their skills, interests and availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When employers we are working with have jobs available for people with Down syndrome, we promote them on our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/news-and-events\/news\/\">News page<\/a>. Other ways you can find out about jobs that we advertise: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.downsyndrome.org.au\/vic\/get-involved-2\/become-a-member\/\">become a DSV Member<\/a> to be added to our email mailing lists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sign up to our monthly e-newsletter, <a href=\"https:\/\/downsyndrome.powerappsportals.com\/subscribe-voicenewsletter\/\">DNews<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/downsyndromevictoria\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>follow us on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/downsyndromevic\/\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:37px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">We would like to acknowledge the following employers for their support and inclusive employment practices:&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div 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