CPLQ provides supported employment services that deliver an individualised and ongoing service. Services aim to:

• Allow for individual decision-making and choice
• Complement other essential supports in an individual’s life
• Provide challenging work in a valued role
• Reflect (within funding constraints) working conditions in the broader community
• Provide support to maximise an individual’s earning capacity

Support

CPLQ has almost 60 years of experience in supporting people with cerebral palsy and related disabilities. Support is individualised and may include:

• On the job support to maximise productivity and self worth
• Adult therapy and social work
• Assistance with personal care
• Assistance with government departments such as Centrelink
• Development of career plans
• Assistance with establishing the most viable means of transport
• Linkages to other CPLQ and community services

Eligibility

For a person to be eligible for one of CPLQ’s supported employment services they will need to:

• Be identified as a person with cerebral palsy or related disability
• Have work goals that can be met by the service
• Trial the service through initial work experience to ensure a good job match

Service Regions

For specific information, please click on your appropriate region:

• South Brisbane and Gold Coast
• North Brisbane and Sunshine Coast