ACDCForYou delivers a fully virtual, neurodiversity‑affirming supported employment program for young people aged 15–30 across Australia. Employees work one day per week, choosing Monday, Tuesday or Thursday, from 11:00am – 3:00pm AEDT.

Each workday blends structured learning, digital marketing practice, creativity, coaching, and professional skill development. Employees are supported throughout the session by specialist disability coaches and marketing mentors.

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Daily Structure

Before 11:00am – Preparing for Work

Employees are expected to:

  • Wake up with enough time to prepare for work

  • Set up their home workstation or preferred virtual workspace (home, library, community room)

  • Join the Microsoft Teams meeting by 10:55am

  • Ensure their camera is on for all work periods

  • Be in a calm, ready‑to‑work mindset

  • Have access to required tools: laptop, charger, Teams, Canva, and weekly materials

11:00am – 12:10pm

Weekly Learning & Content Study

This is the structured learning block facilitated by coaching staff.

Employees will:

  • Begin the weekly content module (digital marketing, branding, design theory, communication skills, or professional development)

  • Participate in guided discussions

  • Engage with coaches and peers

  • Demonstrate understanding of the weekly learning outcomes

  • Build confidence in workplace communication and creative thinking

Expectation: Active participation, camera on, respectful engagement, and contribution to group learning.

12:10pm – 12:30pm

Kahoot Recap Quiz

A short, interactive quiz designed to:

  • Reinforce the weekly content

  • Support memory retention

  • Encourage friendly competition

  • Build confidence in learning

Employees participate individually while reviewing key concepts.

12:30pm – 1:00pm

Sensory Break (Lunch) This break is designed to support regulation and comfort.

Employees may:

  • Take a sensory break

  • Eat lunch

  • Stretch, reset, decompress

  • Have camera off during this period

  • Prepare for the afternoon work block

This time is intentionally structured to support wellbeing and reduce cognitive load before creative work begins.

1:00pm – 2:45pm

Digital Marketing & Creative Work

This is the core employment component.

Employees complete:

  • Digital marketing tasks

  • Weekly creative design projects

  • Branding exercises

  • Social media content creation

  • Canva‑based design work

  • Real marketing contributions for ACDCForYou’s public platforms

Marketing coaches provide:

  • Real‑time feedback

  • Creative guidance

  • Branding direction

  • Technical support

  • Professional development coaching

Employees learn to:

  • Balance creativity with brand consistency

  • Work to a brief

  • Meet weekly deliverables

  • Collaborate with coaches

  • Produce high‑quality digital assets

2:45pm – 2:50pm

Recap for Employees:

  • Review the day’s achievements

  • Save or submit their work

  • Receive final feedback

  • Log off by 2:50pm

Program Expectations for Employees

  • Attend one scheduled workday per week (Mon/Tue/Thu)

  • Camera on for all work periods except sensory break (where practical)

  • Engage respectfully with coaches and peers

  • Complete weekly marketing learning and digital design tasks

  • Communicate absences via WhatsApp group and email

  • Use Xero Me for timesheets and leave

  • Participate in onboarding, training, and ongoing coaching

  • Uphold ACDCForYou’s values of inclusion, creativity, and professionalism

What Employees Gain

  • Real employment experience

  • Digital marketing and branding skills

  • Weekly creative portfolio pieces

  • Workplace communication confidence

  • Social engagement and teamwork skills

  • Coaching from disability‑sector specialists

  • Contribution to real organisational marketing campaigns

Contact

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