Expressive Pathways

A free program for Young Adults (17-24) with neurodivergence or intellectual disabilities, looking to enter the workforce, or expand their work-ready skills. This program is only open to people who have left school already.

Monday afternoons from 1pm-4pm (9 weeks during school terms)

Woden Library, Corinna St &, Furzer St, Phillip ACT 2606 Click here for directions

Ready to take charge of your destiny as a young adult aged 17-24 with neurodivergence or intellectual disability? Expressive Pathways is Rebus’ non-accredited work-ready program, where the magic of theatre meets the sophistication of experiential learning.

Over one year, a Rebus theatre director and a registered Trainer and Assessor, will use the therapeutic nature of theatre to guide participants through Foundational Workplace Skills.

Please enrol using this form by Monday 13 May and we will be in touch to organise an intake: https://drct-rebustheatre.prod.supporterhub.net/pages/expressivepathways

Program Dates: The program runs for 9 weeks each term over a total of 4 terms.

Term 3, 2024 – Monday 23 July- 16 September

Term 4, 2024 – Monday 14 October- 9 December

Term 1, 2025 – Monday 3 February- 31 March

Term 2, 2025 – Monday 28 April- 7 June

In amage of a woman with her hands in the air standin gon an animated colourful pathway that disappears into the distance. Text says "Expressive Pathways'

What’s in Store?

Craft Your Professional Persona: Develop a portfolio showcasing your skills and professionalism, aligning with curricula standards. Participants will create their own CVs, biographies and Access Riders.
Leadership Insights: Connect with influential speakers, gaining insights and assertiveness to navigate the professional landscape with confidence.
Role-Playing Mastery: Hone your assertiveness with mock job interviews and workplace scenarios, preparing for real-world challenges.
Real-world Experience: Join us at Canberra Theatre and other arts organisations for work placements, aligning with curricula and providing a pathway to potential employment.
Showcase Your Success: The program will culminate in a presentation for family and friends, where participants will reflect on the learnings gained through the program.

Expressive Pathways is a free program for Young Adults (17-24) with neurodivergence or intellectual disabilities, looking to enter the workforce, or expand their work-ready skills. Each potential participant will be invited to an informal interview prior to the program, so that we can tailor the program to the access needs and broader aspirations of the participants.

Carers and family members are welcome. Carers and Support Workers are the participants responsibility to provide.

Key Dates: the first cohort will begin in Term 3, 2024.

Classes will be at the Woden Library from 1pm to 4pm weekly, during school term, commencing Monday 22 July.

Please enrol using this form by Monday 22 April and we will be in touch to organise an intake: https://drct-rebustheatre.prod.supporterhub.net/pages/expressivepathways

For further information about the program, please contact Program Manager Sammy Moynihan at sammy@rebustheatre.com

This project receives funding support from the ACT Government through the ACT Adult Community Education grants program.

Rebus acknowledges the Ngunnawal and Ngambri people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we live and work, and pays our respect to elders past, present and emerging.

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The Rebus Staff Wellbeing Program is supported by Hands Across Canberra in partnership with the Chief Minister’s Charitable Fund and the Canberra Foundations Collective.