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“Mentors Matter” Young adults with physical disability mentoring High School students with physical disability.  

The Physical Disability Council of NSW received a financial grant from the St George Foundation to conduct a Mentoring Program of limited duration (4 months). ABS statistics on the education of those with a physical disability, show 30% of participants had completed year 12 and only 13% had completed a bachelor degree or higher. This is compared to 49% and 20% for people without a disability. For some high school students with physical disability it can be difficult to: recognise their own attributes and skills; see academic opportunities, and future employment opportunities; and identify people who can be role models.

If you have an interest in participating in this as a student, please click here for additional information, or if you know anyone who would be interested in this please pass the information onto the person (or perhaps a secondary school).

 Contact us on 02 9552 1606 or 1800 688 83

CLOSED: Career Development for young people with a disability- request for participants

Are you a young person with a disability aged between 15 and 18 years who is currently in secondary school? If so, Urbis would like to hear from you. Urbis is undertaking research into the career development needs and wants of young people. There is an opportunity to have your say as part of a focus group.

If you would like to take part in this focus group please contact Ruth Robinson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  to register your interest.