1 00:00:01,400 --> 00:00:05,880 Australian Disability Enterprises are all around Victoria, 2 00:00:05,880 --> 00:00:09,840 and they offer a wide range of roles for people with different levels of functioning, 3 00:00:09,840 --> 00:00:12,480 whether that be mental health or physical needs. 4 00:00:12,480 --> 00:00:17,200 Many disability enterprises also have different training programs as well, 5 00:00:17,200 --> 00:00:22,120 and also some professional development reviews that they have ongoing with the clients. 6 00:00:22,120 --> 00:00:26,480 So they will be able to offer a multitude of different employment options, 7 00:00:26,480 --> 00:00:32,640 such as gardening, cooking, catering, hospitality, welding, screen printing. 8 00:00:32,640 --> 00:00:37,920 From nursery or warehouse roles, to dispatch, to assembly roles and packaging roles. 9 00:00:37,920 --> 00:00:40,360 We’ve tried it and we haven’t looked back. 10 00:00:40,360 --> 00:00:44,200 This is helping Gerard forming new friendships, getting out and about 11 00:00:44,200 --> 00:00:46,120 and doing stuff in the community that he wouldn’t do at home. 12 00:00:46,120 --> 00:00:47,920 It’s great for Gerard. It’s great for all of us. 13 00:00:47,920 --> 00:00:52,040 It’s a great opportunity for that person to re-enter the workforce 14 00:00:52,040 --> 00:00:56,040 and build up some skills and confidence to then transition into open employment. 15 00:00:56,040 --> 00:00:58,840 Or it may be a long-term option for some people. 16 00:00:58,840 --> 00:01:05,160 Well, I just enjoy working and doing something, meeting new people. 17 00:01:05,160 --> 00:01:09,080 And just knowing that I’m actually doing something worthwhile as well.