A Good Life – Post-School Options | A panel discussion

19 Aug 2026 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Join ACD for a FREE 90-minute online panel discussion on post-school options.

As young people approach the end of their school journey, many families begin thinking about what comes next.

You’ll learn about

  • Volunteering as a post-school option
  • TAFE programs for young people with disability
  • Inclusive employment support

About the panel

Mandy Hose (panel MC) is mum to three daughters, including twins with disability. Formerly co-host of Too Peas In A Podcast, which talked about raising children with disability. Mandy was nominated for Australian of the Year in 2021 and co-wrote The Invisible Life of Us. She is a parenting consultant, specialising in sleep and settling.

Hazel Maynard is a trainer for Volunteering Victoria and runs public and in-house training sessions for the not-for-profit sector. She is passionate about encouraging people who are socially isolated or marginalised to volunteer, and upholding the rights of volunteers.

Brendan Croft from Endeavour Foundation, which is an Inclusion Employment Australia provider, is passionate about making a difference in the lives of people with disability and those experiencing social isolation. He is focused on helping people find meaningful work that builds confidence, connection, and independence.

Philippa Jones is a Senior Educator in Transition and Work Education and Education Support at Victoria University. She supports students with intellectual disabilities and cognitive impairments to achieve their individual goals by assisting them to complete further education and training, build employment skills, and transition into meaningful work or continued study.

What to expect

  • A welcoming space designed for parents and carers of children with developmental delay and disability
  • Led by experienced facilitators who bring understanding and lived experience
  • Content is intended for Victorian families of children with disability only
  • Delivered online via Zoom
  • You will receive a confirmation email with details on how to access the session
  • Let us know if you have any accessibility needs.

If you have any questions

  • Email: educate@acd.org.au
  • Call: 03 9880 7000 or 1800 654 013 (regional callers)
  • ACD workshops provide general information, peer support, and shared lived experience. We do not provide medical, or counselling advice. Information shared during the event is for support and empowerment.

Register here.

Details
Date:
19 Aug 2026
Time:
7.30pm - 9.00pm
Location
A Good Life – Post-School Options | A panel discussion,
Cost
$0
Organizer
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