Pathways to Possibilities Report
Delve deeper into our commitments, read contributions by disability advocate Carly Findlay OAM and SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis, and discover a range of notable case studies in our full report.
Pathways to Possibilities
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row” parallax=”content-moving” bg_type=”image” parallax_style=”vcpb-default” bg_image_new=”id^25687|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Possum_header_stretch.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^Possum_header_stretch|description^null” bg_image_repeat=”no-repeat” parallax_content=”parallax_content_value” parallax_content_sense=”40″ el_id=”hero”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1730074093289{padding-top: 75px !important;padding-bottom: 75px !important;}”][vc_row_inner el_class=”container”][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_custom_heading text=”Pathways to Possibilities” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:65px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:70px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Harnessing the economic potential of people with disability” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:45px|text_align:left|color:%23ffffff|line_height:50px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][vc_separator color=”orange” align=”align_left” border_width=”7″ el_width=”50″][ult_buttons btn_title=”Learn More” btn_link=”url:%23learn-about-our-project” btn_bg_color=”#ffffff” btn_bg_color_hover=”#000000″ btn_title_color_hover=”#ffffff” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_border_style=”solid” btn_color_border=”#000000″ btn_color_border_hover=”#000000″ btn_border_size=”2″ btn_radius=”60″ btn_font_family=”font_family:Quicksand|font_call:Quicksand|variant:700″ btn_font_style=”font-weight:700;” btn_font_size=”desktop:22px;”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_section el_id=”learn-about-our-project” css=”.vc_custom_1728962120177{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Learn about our project” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:42px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”section__title”][vc_column_text css=””]There is a rich, untapped talent pool of around 113,000 Australians with a disability that are unemployed and looking for work. This presents a prime opportunity for employers to bridge the gap, leading to greater inclusivity and economic productivity.
The Pathways to Possibilities project acts as a call to action. SSI has undertaken extensive research, consulted businesses and organisations across a variety of sectors, and closely collaborated with people with lived experience to identify barriers and build best practices.
The goal is to instigate real change in our workplaces and improve the economic participation of people with disability.
To open up new benefits for businesses and employees alike, SSI has outlined four commitments for employers to follow:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″ el_class=”centre”][bsf-info-box icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25254|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/SSI_Commitment_inclusion.png|caption^null|alt^null|title^SSI_Commitment_inclusion|description^null” img_width=”100″ title=”Commitment #1″ heading_tag=”h4″ pos=”top”]
Put disability inclusion at the heart of your business
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Become disability confident
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Empower your leaders to drive change
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Create a safe, supportive and accommodating culture
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The group will focus on building capacity, addressing challenges, sharing best practices, and developing inclusive employment strategies.
We invite you to express your interest in joining this dynamic and impactful community.[/vc_column_text][ult_buttons btn_title=”Get in contact” btn_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fssi.questionpro.com.au%2Ft%2FARojhZRz5c” btn_bg_color=”#EFEFEF” btn_bg_color_hover=”#000000″ btn_title_color_hover=”#ffffff” icon_size=”32″ btn_icon_pos=”ubtn-sep-icon-at-left” btn_border_style=”solid” btn_color_border=”#000000″ btn_color_border_hover=”#000000″ btn_border_size=”2″ btn_radius=”60″ btn_font_family=”font_family:Quicksand|font_call:Quicksand|variant:700″ btn_font_style=”font-weight:700;” btn_font_size=”desktop:22px;” css_adv_btn=”.vc_custom_1732485881660{margin-bottom: 35px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=””]Current members of our Community of Practice are:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”25″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26956″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”” el_class=”no-hover”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26957″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26960″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26959″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=”yes” gap=”35″][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26965″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26967″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26975″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”26952″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section css=”.vc_custom_1728962087827{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}” el_id=”resources”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Discover more resources” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:42px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”section__title”][vc_column_text css=””]Employers can often feel overwhelmed on knowing how to best recruit and support staff with disability.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=””]Learn how your business can unlock its full potential by visiting these crucial resources:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728346061{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter border_size=”1″ border_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”1″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25327|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ADN.webp|caption^null|alt^Australian Disability network|title^Australian Disability network|description^null” img_width=”300″ bg_color=”#FFFFFF” block_title_front=”Australian Disability Network” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_back=”A national not-for-profit that helps organisations engage with people with disability, focusing on building employer capacity and innovative projects that shape workplace access and inclusion.” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Faustraliandisabilitynetwork.org.au%2Fhow-we-can-help-you%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728659102{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25328|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/AHRC.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^AHRC|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Australian Human Rights Commission” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Protects and promotes human rights in Australia and internationally. They offer resources to support people with disability looking for work, advancing their career, or thinking about self-employment.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fhumanrights.gov.au%2Four-work%2Fdisability-rights%2Fcareer-and-job-seeking-resources|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728667380{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25332|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ptp-_0000s_0000_AIHW.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^ptp-_0000s_0000_AIHW|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Australian Institute of Health and Welfare” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Collates meaningful information and statistics for the benefit of the Australian people to provide stronger evidence for better decisions and improved health and welfare.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.aihw.gov.au%2Freports%2Fdisability%2Fpeople-with-disability-in-australia%2Fcontents%2Femployment%2Femployment-participation-needs-and-challenges|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728675503{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25639|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/CID.webp|caption^null|alt^Council For Intellectual Disability|title^Council For Intellectual Disability|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Council for Intellectual Disability” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Advocates for people with intellectual disabilities to achieve change and empower individuals. They hold workshops, develop resources, and share stories to connect communities.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcid.org.au%2Fissues%2Fjobs-education%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728346061{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter border_size=”1″ border_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”1″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25640|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/disability_awareness.webp|caption^null|alt^Disability Awareness|title^Disability Awareness|description^null” img_width=”300″ bg_color=”#FFFFFF” block_title_front=”Disability Awareness” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_back=”Provides online training that aims to build awareness and increase understanding around disability within workplaces, education, and communities.” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fdisabilityawareness.com.au%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728659102{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25330|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/disability_gateway.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^disability_gateway|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Disability Gateway” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Provides information and services to help people with disability, their family, friends and carers, to find relevant supports, including training courses, retention strategies, and employment rights.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.disabilitygateway.gov.au%2Femployment|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728667380{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25339|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/DREAM_employment.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^DREAM_employment|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Dream Employment Network (CYDA)” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Bridges the gap between young jobseekers with disability and employers, building leadership skills, inclusive employment pathways, and leadership opportunities.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fcyda.org.au%2Fyouth-hub%2Fdream-employment-network%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728675503{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25331|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/job_access.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^job_access|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Job Access” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Forms part of the Department of Social Services and provides comprehensive resources for people with disability, employers, and service providers alike, including information on workplace adjustments and recruitment strategies.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.jobaccess.gov.au%2Fhome|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728346061{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter border_size=”1″ border_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”1″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25641|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/pwda.webp|caption^null|alt^People With Disability Australia|title^People With Disability Australia|description^null” img_width=”300″ bg_color=”#FFFFFF” block_title_front=”People with Disability Australia” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_back=”A leading disability rights and advocacy group, offering workshops, training activities and training packages to help improve knowledge and skills for individuals and organisations.” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fpwd.org.au%2Fservices%2Ftraining%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728659102{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^26979|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/PurpleOrange.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^PurpleOrange|description^null” 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Specialised resources on customised employment and community connections are available.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ric.org.au%2Four-projects%2Fschool-to-work%2Fcustomised-employment-resources%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728675503{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter flip_box_style=”advanced” box_border_style=”solid” box_border_size=”1″ border_radius_box=”0″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^26947|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/services_australia.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^services_australia|description^null” img_width=”300″ block_title_front=”Services Australia” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_color=”#000000″ block_front_color=”#FFFFFF” block_desc_back=”Helps people with disability participate fully and meaningfully in the community, with information available on finding work, accessing advocacy organisations, and fostering social engagement.” block_back_desc_color=”#000000″ block_back_color=”#FFFFFF” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwww.servicesaustralia.gov.au%2Fparticipating-when-youre-living-with-disability%3Fcontext%3D60093|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row gap=”20″ equal_height=”yes”][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728346061{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][icon_counter border_size=”1″ border_color=”#000000″ border_radius=”1″ icon_type=”custom” icon_img=”id^25711|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/wwda.webp|caption^null|alt^null|title^wwda|description^null” img_width=”300″ bg_color=”#FFFFFF” block_title_front=”People with Disability Australia” front_heading_tag=”h5″ block_desc_back=”An alliance for women, girls, and gender-diverse individuals with disability, promoting rights via advocacy activities and fostering leadership journeys.” custom_link=”1″ button_link=”url:https%3A%2F%2Fwwda.org.au%2Flead-toolkit%2F|target:_blank” button_text=”Learn More” button_bg=”#FFFFFF” button_txt=”#000000″ cont_align=”on” el_class=”ptp-flipbox” title_font_style=”text-decoration:underline;”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728659102{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728667380{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/4″ css=”.vc_custom_1729728675503{padding-right: 0px !important;padding-left: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_id=”videos” css=”.vc_custom_1728962073527{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Take a look at our videos” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:42px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”section__title”][vc_column_text css=””]SSI hosted the Pathways to Possibilities Symposium in February 2024, in partnership with Jobs Australia, National Disability Services (NDS), and the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce.
We explored the current economic participation of people with disability and identified ways to drive meaningful change. Together with 165 attendees, the day’s discussions centred on the voices of those with lived experience.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_video u_video_url=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXpymeOzVQU” yt_autoplay=”” yt_sugg_video=”” yt_mute_control=”” yt_modest_branding=”on” yt_privacy_mode=”” play_size=”75″ enable_sub_bar=””][vc_custom_heading text=”Breaking barriers for disability employment – Pathways to Possibilities” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1730414302860{margin-left: 20px !important;}”][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1732511703695{margin-right: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;}” el_class=”vid-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^26973|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathways_-to_Possibilities_Colin_Entwistle.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathways_-to_Possibilities_Colin_Entwistle|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Colin Entwistle – Head of Employment, NDS” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^25281|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathway_to_possibilitities_Kyle_Goldfinch.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathway_to_possibilitities_Kyle_Goldfinch|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Kyle Goldfinch – Screenwriter/Producer” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^25285|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathway_to_possibilitities_Donna_Purcell.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathway_to_possibilitities_Donna_Purcell|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Donna Purcell – Participant Advocate, NDIS” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1732511696125{margin-right: 5px !important;margin-left: 5px !important;}” el_class=”vid-row”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^25282|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathway_to_possibilitities_Carly_Findlay.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathway_to_possibilitities_Carly_Findlay|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Carly Findlay – Writer and Disability Activist” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^25283|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathway_to_possibilitities_Tim_Ferguson.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathway_to_possibilitities_Tim_Ferguson|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Tim Ferguson – Comedian and Screenwriter” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][ultimate_modal icon_type=”selector” icon=”Defaults-youtube-play” modal_contain=”ult-youtube” modal_on=”image” btn_img=”id^25284|url^https://dev.ssi.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Pathway_to_possibilitities_Abrahim_Darouiche.jpg|caption^null|alt^null|title^Pathway_to_possibilitities_Abrahim_Darouiche|description^null” overlay_bg_opacity=”80″ img_size=”80″][/ultimate_modal][vc_custom_heading text=”Abrahim Darouiche – Peer Worker, Diversity and Disability Alliance” font_container=”tag:h5|text_align:left|color:%23000000″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=””][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section el_id=”get-in-touch” css=”.vc_custom_1728962047997{margin-top: 25px !important;margin-bottom: 25px !important;padding-top: 50px !important;padding-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_row][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=”Get in touch” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:32px|text_align:left|color:%23000000|line_height:42px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”” el_class=”section__title”][vc_column_text css=””]To find out more about Pathways to Possibilities, please email: ssilac.engagements@ndis.gov.au
If you have a general enquiry about SSI, please email: info@ssi.org.au
To learn more about our disability services, please visit SSI’s local area coordination page.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1732659367407{margin-top: 45px !important;margin-bottom: 45px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]Banner image: ‘Possum’ artwork by Bridget Kelly. Bridget is a Sydney-based artist specialising in drawing, painting, and screen-printing. Art has always been her passion and a powerful form of communication. In 2018, she won the Emerging Artist Prize at the Blooming Arts Exhibition, earning a mentorship at Sydney College of the Arts. Recently, she graduated from Sydney University’s Uni2Beyond program, furthering her visual arts education. Bridget exhibits in various galleries across Sydney and has a permanent installation in the Inner West.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]