1. Welcome Information Session for Parents and Career Practitioners
Supporting Young People with Additional Needs

2. Welcome and Introductions
My name is Samantha Hewitson
I am the Education Engagement Coordinator for the BGK LLEN
General Housekeeping
What we hope you get out of tonight's information session
Questions and Answers

3. Tonight’s Agenda:
Welcome and Introductions - Apology from Sandybeach Centre
Presentations with time for Q&As by:
1) Linda and Claire – BSL
2) Sally Baily – NDCO
3) Renee Kolb – Holmesglen
Break and resource table (15 mins)
4) Alan Walker and Peter Kent –
Endeavour Foundation
5) Karen McGeary – SkillsPlus
Closing and Resource Table

4. The BGK LLEN
Committed to improving employment outcomes and career pathways for young people with disability.
BGK stands for Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston Local Council Areas
LLEN stands for Local Learning and Employment Network
There are 31 LLENs in Victoria
BGK LLEN is an incorporated organisation
Takes on contracts and funding that allows us to support young people in our community through strategic partnership brokering
Our LLEN contract is through the Vulnerable Children’s Branch at the Department of Education and Training. This allows us to work with schools and community to identify and support disengaging or disengaged young people
Website address:
Facebook page:

5. BGK LLENs Current Work Relating to Young People with Additional Needs
Hands Up!
The Hands Up! volunteering program creates opportunities within local community organisations for students to undertake individual and group volunteering. Students participating in Hands Up! are between the age of years and have a recognised Learning Difference (e.g. Dyslexia, Autism, Severe Language Learning Disorder, intellectual disability).
The aim of the Hands Up! program is to increase volunteer opportunities available to young people with a Learning Difference but also build the capacity of organisations to connect and engage with local young people.

6. BGK LLENs Current Work Relating to Young People with Additional Needs
Ticket to Work
What is a Ticket to Work Network?
Ticket to Work is an Australia Wide initiative coordinated by a
National Manager.
Local Ticket to Work Networks bring relevant stakeholders together to:
Source work experience/volunteering/employment opportunities for local young people with disability
Develop or assist with work readiness programs
Promote education/training opportunities to people with a disability
Raise awareness of the current issues facing young people with a disability in their career pathways and other areas

7. BGK LLENs Current Work Relating to Young People with Additional Needs
Structured Workplace Learning (SWL)
What is SWL?
SWL is the on-the-job training component of a students Vocational Education and Training (VET) course, undertaken during their secondary schooling.
The BGKLLEN:
This program is available for students with additional needs
undertaking VET courses.
Work with schools to identify students requiring placements, and support schools to take up local opportunities
Source local opportunities in a range of industries
Work with local businesses to support them to host student placements

8. Hand Outs and Resources Put Together and Sourced By BGK LLEN For Tonight
List of various programs and supports relating to employment, socialisation etc.
Further Education and Employment Options
NDIS information
Employer and Student Briefing Form
Autism employment Forum
Gecko Hangouts
Presenters have also provided resources
and business cards