Congratulations to Cas Burr & Untapped Talent - Inclusive Communities Award

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The Australian Federal Police and Untapped Dandelion Program has been awarded the Inclusive Communities Award at the recent National Disability Awards. Rotary Melbourne member Carolyn (Cas) Burr, is the Managing Partner at Untapped Talent.       

The post from the Assistant Commissioner (Australian Federal Police) Hans Koenderink
 
Sometimes you have a true proud moment in your career…. Tonight was such a moment when I received the news that ‘our’ Dandelion program has won the National Disability Award….

So proud of the Dandelion team and all the colleagues involved giving this initiative ‘a red hot go’ … in the end there are only ‘winners’ with these kind of initiatives (except for the crooks of course 😉)

Many thanks to Carolyn Burr, Untapped Talent and Australian Federal Police for supporting this initiative !!! Together we can make the change!
Australian Federal Police LinkedIn
🎉 We are celebrating after our Dandelion Program won the National Disability Services Award for Inclusive Communities 🎉

The AFP Dandelion Program connects talented neurodivergent people with meaningful employment opportunities.

The program has six trainees who work across a range of AFP areas including the Covert and Technical Operations area, supporting investigations, using their skills and growing their abilities in data analytics, software development and hardware engineering.

Throughout the program, our trainees receive tailored mentoring and individualised support structures, to help them to successfully navigate the workplace. The trainees work out of a neurodivergent-friendly workspace with an imbedded neurodiversity consultant, focus tools and a sensory room for work and rest.

The Dandelion Program and the wider AFP are honoured to have been recognised at the National Disability Awards, which acknowledges individuals, groups and organisations who are working to create an inclusive Australia.
And the post from Untapped Talent 
 
The Australian Federal Police DXC Technology Dandelion Program has been awarded the Inclusive Communities Award at the National Disability Awards. This recognition highlights the meaningful contributions made towards creating more inclusive communities, and Untapped Talent is proud to have supported this initiative.

The award-winning program demonstrates the AFP’s unwavering commitment to fostering a neuroinclusive workplace and providing opportunities for individuals through inclusive hiring practices. Through collaboration with DXC Technology and Untapped Talent, the program aims to create lasting change in the Australian workforce by promoting diversity and inclusion across all levels.

Carolyn Burr, Managing Partner at Untapped Talent, said, “We are honoured to support the AFP and our strategic partner DXC Technology in their commitment to providing neuroinclusive opportunities. This award is a testament to the hard work and dedication of all those involved in the AFP DXC Dandelion Program. 
 
Together, we are driving meaningful movement and contributing to an inclusive society. The success of positive impact is a reflection of the collective efforts of communities including all the nominees at the National Disability Awards, whose programs continue to inspire across Australia".


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