Empower Ryde

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What is the Empower Ryde?

Empower Ryde is a peer-led support program designed for people with disability who are living, working, or studying in the City of Ryde area.

This program will provide a safe and supportive space where people with disability can connect, network, learn, and inspire one another around employment-related matters.

Whether you are seeking employment or currently working, we would love to hear from you.

What is peer-led program?

It is a teaching approach where peers with similar interests work together through discussion to solve complex problems. In this program, we will focus on employment-related topics. Whether you are facing challenges with finding a job, changing the job, getting adequate support at work, how to open your own business or simply looking to build new skills, this is the group for you.

Why should I get involved?

By participating, you can help the City of Ryde build an inclusive peer-led support network for People with Disability, providing valuable information on the advantages of meaningful employment, understanding your rights, and accessing essential support services.

You will also have opportunities to:

  • Connect with like-minded people.
  • Share your challenges, experiences, and stories.
  • Exchange ideas and practical advice.
  • Build a network of support.
  • Be a program ambassador and develop leadership skills.

As a member, you will gain access to valuable information at our bi-monthly meetings, including:

  • Expand your understanding of your transferable skills, knowledge of the disability employment space, and tools to enhance your confidence, job hunting and successful employment.
  • Learn how to maintain your meaningful employment through better knowledge and understanding of your rights and responsibilities, the laws around inclusive employment, and where to go for information and support.
  • How to open a business and many more.

Notes:

  • All meetings will include tea, coffee, and light refreshments.
  • Group members will be reimbursed for their transportation costs.
  • The selected peer leader will be paid for preparing and facilitating the meetings.

What are the requirements?

  • You are a person living with disability.
  • You are 18 years of age or older.
  • You are living, working, or studying in City of Ryde area.
  • You are keen to learn, support, and work collaboratively with others.
  • You have access to a mobile phone and email.

Our program is bi-monthly and will start in February 2025 (date and time to be confirmed)

Register your interest

Alternatively, contact City Economy team using the details below.

Contact Us

For any enquiries, please contact City Economy at City of Ryde.
Email: invest@ryde.nsw.gov.au
Phone: 9952 8222.

Accessibility Services

Translating & Interpreting Service 131 450
National Relay Services 1800 555 660

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