CDERP College
CDERP College is where our research becomes practice. Not generic courses, but programs built directly on the frameworks we author, validate and continue to develop. This is the difference between learning the words and understanding the model behind them. Person-Centred Practice here is structural, not a slogan. Our work in Customised Employment, Discovery and Employment Counselling is grounded in peer-reviewed research, ours and that of leading partners internationally, and shaped by what holds up in the field. Because our programs draw their authority from our own validated frameworks and instruments, they are inseparable from the evidence base behind them. The materials are only the surface. The depth comes from the research, the methodology and the ongoing development that produced them. Self-paced online, face to face or hybrid, we deliver world class training in the format that suits you. It meets international standards and remains the only training designed to apply that standard to Australia's distinct employment ecosystem, backed by the reach of our global research partnerships. Decades of development in Australia, supported by mentoring locally and the best available international partners. As our reach extends beyond Australia, the College remains the source of the practice it teaches.
Customised Employment, Discovery and Employment Counselling Training and Development
At the Centre, we deliver the only Customised Employment training in Australia accredited by the Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE). This accreditation ensures our programs meet internationally recognised competency standards and give practitioners the depth and fidelity required to deliver meaningful employment outcomes. Our approach goes beyond traditional CE training. We integrate Customised Employment within the Equilibrium Systems Model of Employment, ensuring practitioners understand CE not as a job-search technique but as a relational, ecological and systems-driven practice. Discovery is taught as a disciplined, evidence-informed process grounded in psychological insight, sensory and cognitive mapping, and participant-centred engagement. The Centre's training uniquely incorporates the Psychologically Informed Employment Counselling Framework (PIE-CF), enabling practitioners to address motivation, identity, anxiety, trauma cues and environmental fit, elements often missing from standard CE programs. We also embed organisational fidelity and quality assurance through CEQAF and CEOFECT, helping providers build whole-of-organisation capability rather than relying solely on practitioner skill. Our programs are specifically contextualised to the Australian disability ecosystem, including NDIS pricing structures, IEA operational guidance, ADE transformation and Australian employment policy. This ensures practitioners can implement CE with integrity, practicality and long-term sustainability. Grounded in contemporary evidence, continuous innovation and decades of practice, our training reflects frameworks we author and continue to develop. We are shaping the next generation of high-fidelity Customised Employment in Australia and internationally.
Actionable Training
Evidence-based Practice Informed training that works everyday. We don't simply write and teach, we deliver it everyday through our Work First Employment program.
Learning that Builds Skills
Our training isn't about just passing a course to get some letters after your name. It's about building your knowledge and skills for the real world.
Mentoring
It's not just about theory; on demand mentoring and the Customised Employment Community of Practice ensure that you get real life support and timely mentoring from experts and peers alike.
Professional Development and Training For Disability Employment Advocates, Families and Consultants
Our programs represent a benchmark of excellence in the field of disability employment support. As the foremost resource for Customised Employment and Discovery Professionals, we are dedicated to enhancing professional practices to the highest standards. Our courses, rooted in evidence-based methodologies and enriched by practical experience, provide invaluable insights and strategies for effectively navigating the complexities of disability employment. Our innovative Employment Counselling program exemplifies our commitment to a holistic approach, placing us at the forefront of evolving best practices. These advancements form the foundation of the Work First Way model, which is increasingly recognized and adopted by service providers aiming to implement genuine person-centred practices. We take pride in offering cutting-edge programs designed to meet the specific needs and aspirations of Open and Supported Employment Staff and Families. Whether you are launching a career in disability employment support or seeking to advance your current skill set, our comprehensive curriculum is designed to equip you with the necessary tools and confidence to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals with disabilities. By engaging with our programs, you are not only acquiring knowledge but also contributing as a catalyst for positive change within the disability employment sector.
Our programs allow you to build the skills necessary to deliver meaningful employment services, particularly for people interested in delivering person-centred services with an emphasis on Customised Employment and Discovery. Based on the best available evidence for practice.
We offer you the opportunity to engage with up to date material and resources to make your learning journey easy and accessible. Our LMS is intuitive and well supported. Courses are complete with downable resources and video materials.
Our staff don’t just teach you new skills, they use them daily with clients, service providers, business and government. Learn from people locally and internationally who have global experience and support to nuance the training to our culture and context.
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