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OverviewInclusive Traineeship Intake for People with DisabilityAre you a person with a disability looking to begin or restart your career in a workplace that truly values inclusion? Our paid traineeships offer real jobs, real qualifications and real support - every step of the way.Ability Advocates, in partnership with inclusive corporate, government and community employers, is excited to open applications for our Quarter 1 2026 Intake. These are paid employment positions combined with formal training, designed specifically to support people with disability to find, keep and grow in meaningful work.We are currently recruiting for the following traineeship roles:Retail Trainee Develop customer service confidence, learn store operations, and gain handson retail experience in supportive environments.Hospitality Trainee Build practical skills in cafs, hospitality and food service settings, including barista, customer service and food safety training.Business Trainee Kickstart your corporate career with experience in administration, scheduling, communication, office systems and workplace organisation.Community Services Trainee (Aged Care, Disability or Youth) Support vulnerable people, contribute to community programs and learn the foundations of personcentred practice.ICT Support Trainee Join an IT team and gain skills in helpdesk support, devices, troubleshooting, cybersafe practices and workplace technology.Horticulture Trainee Work outdoors maintaining gardens, parks and open spaces, developing handson horticulture and groundsmaintenance skills.Early Childhood Trainee Support educators, assist with children''s learning and routines, and build a strong foundation for a career in early childhood education.Customer Service Trainee Develop communication, problemsolving, enquiry management and customer support skills across corporate or government settings.Our Commitment to Inclusive WorkplacesAt Ability Advocates, inclusion is not an afterthought - it is the foundation of how we recruit, train and support.We work exclusively with employers who are committed to:Creating safe, supportive and accessible workplacesOffering reasonable adjustments without barriers or hesitationBuilding capability to support different learning styles and functional needsProviding environments where trainees can grow in confidence and independenceOur mission is clear:To create a world where people with disability have genuine opportunities to thrive at work.Eligibility For People with DisabilityThese traineeships are specifically for people with disability, including individuals with longterm impairments or activity limitations.To be eligible, your disability must be longterm (12 months or more) and impact daily living or participation. Acceptable supporting evidence includes:Treating practitioner or allied health reportDisability Support Pension evidenceNDIS plan or Access LetterSchool/education disability verificationAny document confirming functional impact over 12+ monthsWe collect only what is required and treat all information confidentially.Our Inclusive Recruitment & Support ModelWe know that traditional recruitment processes can create unnecessary barriers so we''ve redesigned ours to be supportive, flexible and fair.Every applicant receives:A specialist prescreen interview with an Employment & Disability SpecialistAn accessible, activitybased assessment designed around strengths and real job tasksA personalised Candidate Success Profile (CSP) outlining adjustments, supports and role fitSupport during onboarding and throughout the entire 12month traineeshipAccess to our multidisciplinary team, including Psychologists, OTs and Employment SpecialistsIf you have access needs, sensory preferences or communication adjustments - just let us know. We will make it work.Your Career Starts HereThis is your opportunity to:Build skills and confidenceGain paid, supported work experienceLearn in real workplacesGrow with the support of a caring, expert teamStart a longterm career you can be proud ofLearn MoreFor more information about Ability Advocates and our disabilityinclusive programs, visit: abilityadvocates.com.au#J-18808-Ljbffr