Empowering individuals to increase independence, and take control of their future
Employment
We will support you, look for volunteering or work opportunities, transition into paid employment, develop self-confidence to overcome employment barriers.
Looking for volunteering and working opportunities
We will work with you to:
Look for volunteering and work opportunities
Identify training needs
Develop your resume
Build your confidence through interview coaching.
Transitioning into paid employment
We will:
Provide you with mentoring and guidance to support your transition into a job of your choice.
Identify organizations that offers responsive working environments to support you to sustain your paid employment
We work with local business and organisations to identify nurturing environments so that you can develop new knowledge and skills.
Overcoming employment barriers
When you are already in employment, we will:
Work with you and your employer to overcome employment barriers
Identify suitable coping strategies to maintain healthy work life balance
Increase awareness of your difficulties to implement workplace adjustments
Develop skills to communicate your needs and wishes and express the way you feel about things
Support to maintain healthy working relationships and to understand information more accurately
Transport and driving
We will support you to identify a suitable driving mentor
Learn how to use public transport
How to stay safe in the community
Health and well being
TasRespite supports you to build a healthy lifestyle
Preparing health meals (April to August)
Community gardening (September to March)
By focusing on practical activities, we can support you to master the skills you need to achieve a healthy body and mind.