1. Wanganui transition forum Work is not punishment. It is reward and strength, glory and pleasure.

2. Wanganui transition forum Today’s forum is about helping more New Zealanders experience the rewards of work It will provide an appreciation of the efforts underway, and it will inspire us to do more

3. Wanganui transition forum The Government’s vision A prosperous, inclusive, environmentally sustainable society

4. Wanganui transition forum Our progress Minister for Disability Issues New Zealand Disability Strategy Pathways to Inclusion The Office for Disability Issues

5. Wanganui transition forum The leap from school to work Inclusion requires participation in the workforce Employment is part of an ordinary life

6. Wanganui transition forum Jobs Jolt initiatives Several initiatives are targeted at helping Sickness and Invalid’s Benefit clients who want to work They are aimed at removing barriers to employment, and at helping clients find and stay in employment

7. Wanganui transition forum Pilots in your region Motivational courses for clients In-work support for the newly employed More case managers Expanded Job Club

8. Wanganui transition forum To Have an Ordinary Life Transition to adulthood is a complex process Transition benefits from planning

9. Wanganui transition forum Successful transition Empowers the student Focuses on goals and aspirations Takes a ‘whole-of-life’ approach Provides a range of work settings

10. Wanganui transition forum Good transition planning Relies on partnerships Starts as early as possible Focuses on school to adult transition

11. Wanganui transition forum Two-year pilot for transition services Full-time co-ordinators plan services for ORRS students in their last year of school 13 providers are involved with the pilot

12. Wanganui transition forum Supported employment A successful alternative in vocational services Supporting people to enter, and remain in, work 20 providers contracted at present

13. Wanganui transition forum Supported employment principles Placement first, then training at work Open employment Equal working wages and benefits No exclusion or screening

14. Wanganui transition forum Preparing the ground Our priority is to strengthen current services: evaluating existing services establishing areas of need helping improve services

15. Wanganui transition forum Enhanced employment focus More than $9 million in new funding in 2004/05 Aimed at improving outcomes for clients who have traditionally missed out

16. Wanganui transition forum Equal rights, equal pay Repealing the DPEP Act is a high government priority People with disabilities will have equal employment rights and opportunities, and will receive at least the minimum wage

17. Wanganui transition forum Help to change The Ministry is working with providers to support them through the change Providers have five years to plan for the new environment The Quality Fund has provided financial assistance

18. Wanganui transition forum Work in progress Some providers are well on their way to adapting Some are deciding to become community development organisations Others are striking a balance between the two

19. Wanganui transition forum Collaborative approach Success requires a whole-of-government approach, and a focus on results The public sector is working towards collaboration and integration

20. Wanganui transition forum Social wellbeing Government is not the only player Success requires a shared vision, and commitment to achieve it

21. Wanganui transition forum Maintaining the momentum We can continue to: learn from one another build networks build relationships

22. Wanganui transition forum Work is not punishment. It is reward and strength, glory and pleasure.