Our favourite tweets from Employable Me

 

Here are a few of our favourite tweets from last week’s Employable Me. Today is episode 2 of #EmployableMeAu. Make sure you watch episode 1 first if you haven’t already. You can watch on iview here https://iview.abc.net.au/programs/employable-me-australia/DO1629H001S00

Watching #EmployableMeAU – apart from anything else says a lot about the way we recruit. And look at what we’re missing.

— Kathy Sharpe (@KathySharpe3) April 3, 2018

Watching #EmployableMeAU and it’s overwhelmingly clear that it’s less about neurologically-diverse people changing who they are to “fit in”, but a LOT more about *everyone* just being a lot less judgmental, more patient and kind. What a message 💗

— Danielle Binks (@danielle_binks) April 3, 2018

Jump onto @ABCTV right now to watch #EmployableMeAU – a wonderful program featuring talented, brilliant, diverse men and women we need and want working amongst us. If you miss it live, catch it on @ABCiview

— Dr Kirstin Ferguson (@kirstinferguson) April 3, 2018

That was amazing television. Fantastic work ABC. If you didn’t have a tear in your eye with Tim’s journey you are dead inside. #EmployableMeAU

— Dale Roberts (@ozdale) April 3, 2018

Lots about how people with autism need to change. Maybe the world & employers needs to change too??? #EmployableMeAU

— Craig Wallace (@CraigWtweets) April 3, 2018

All the families of all the people in #EmployableMeAU are absolute champions. They’re their children’s biggest advocates and the wider community don’t often acknowledge their caring role.

— Samara McCann (@Samara_McCann) April 3, 2018

I am hopeful that my autistic boys 5 & 10 will have greater employment prospects & work in more inclusive workplaces when they enter the workforce. #EmployableMeAU

— flashblak (@flashblak) April 3, 2018

I hope #EmployableMeAU leads to some real systemic change – more employers employing, accomodating, promoting & nurturing disabled people.

— Carly Findlay (@carlyfindlay) April 3, 2018

Okay ten minutes in and I’m welling up. 6% unemployment in general population and up to 60% unemployment in the autism community.

I can see so many similarities between Rohan and our son. He’s so beautifully in-your-face 😊 #EmployableMeAU #autism

— small writer (@smallwriterblog) April 3, 2018

Last night was the first time that I truly understood what is meant by the autism SPECTRUM. It shows itself in so many different ways, and that was just three (beautiful) people. I look forward to learning and understanding so much more #EmployableMeAU

— Brett Reece (@Brettreece1) April 3, 2018

Another television triumph @ABCTV ! #EmployableMeAU provides an insight into the challenges of seeking employment for ppl w disabilities but also reveals solutions & strategies for potential employers to break through the barriers & embrace difference & diversity.

— Michelle Cimoli (@MichelleCimoli) April 3, 2018

Please every employer out there have a look at #EmployableMeAU my god these young people are so brave and when they find their niche they shine! #blownaway I found myself willing them forward

— Liam Shorte (@SMSFCoach) April 3, 2018

Yaaaay!! Seeing Tim’s glimmer of happiness in his eyes getting the job at Xceptional brought tears to mine. Go Tim! You deserve it!! #EmployableMeAU #abc #AutismAcceptanceMonth

— Amy Smith (@smith1991_amy) April 3, 2018

My husband and I just had the biggest hug when Tim smiled in his job interview 😆 Go Tim!! #EmployableMeAU

— Siobhan Hegarty (@siobhanmelise) April 3, 2018

Thoroughly enjoyed Employable Me tonight, if you missed it, do yourself a favour! https://t.co/YY8MBroHYT kudos to @XceptionalTech and Tim, you inspire me!

— Rowena Morrow (@prospective) April 3, 2018