STEPS set to feature in conference exploring innovation in disability employment
A few of our staff are heading to Sydney this month to represent STEPS Group Australia at the 2018 Disability at Work: The Next Frontier Conference. Held over two days, this year’s conference will explore innovation within disability employment and diverse ways to engage and activate people with a disability on their pathway to employment. […]
Julie digs deep for community causes
Julie Campbell only moved to Shelly Beach late last year, but already she has rolled up her sleeves and volunteered for several causes across the community including a charity op shop, a conservation group and STEPS Nursery. “I’ve also put my name down to volunteer with the turtle group, but so many people want to […]
STEPS volunteer Linda is learning and loving it
Avid gardener, reader and learner, Linda Ritchie has been volunteering at STEPS Pathways College in a supportive role for almost a year. Linda said she loves being a part of a program that provides students with the opportunity to gain independence. Helping students build skills, knowledge and confidence, STEPS Pathways College is a training course […]
Sunshine Coast hosts prominent Autism expert
More than 240 Sunshine Coast parents, carers and educators filled the room to listen to world-renowned clinical psychologist Professor Tony Attwood in a one-day event organised by STEPS Autism Treehouse. For Professor Attwood, it was also a great chance to visit the Sunshine Coast, where he once called home. “I’ve seen it change over the […]
Workshop with Tony Attwood set to offer insight into Autism Spectrum Disorder
Prominent clinical psychologist Professor Tony Attwood will visit the Sunshine Coast in a one-day event that aims to deepen our understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder and offer practical approaches to managing behaviours. A leading expert in Autism Spectrum Disorder, Professor Attwood will be presenting the latest information for people living with and caring for children […]
STEPS Pathways College officially opened by the Hon Jane Prentice MP
Australia’s first college teaching young people with a disability skills for a lifetime of independence was officially opened by the Hon. Jane Prentice MP, Assistant Minister for Social and Disability Services. Cr Jenny McKay, Andrew Wallace MP and Jarrod Bleijie MP also attended the STEPS Pathways College official opening ceremony in Caloundra in front of […]