International Vocational Rehabilitation Network

September 4, 2021

The VRA have been involved in setting up an international vocational rehabilitation network.

VRA trustees Sue Godby and Joy Reymond have attended meetings to set up the network, which to date includes representatives from Canada, Australia, Austria, South Africa as well as the UK.

The discussions have been around knowledge, research and best practice sharing, promotion of VR and establishing a community/hub of practice that supports the international promotion of the vocational rehabilitation professionals. We have also discussed aspects such as challenges and promotion of the business case for VR.

The group has developed a framework and identified the aims of the network as:The VRNetwork will play an essential role in creating and sustaining safe, psychologically healthy, inclusive, and productive workplaces ensuring:

  • The expansion of global research on workplace best practices
  • Contribution to establishing common terminology of the Vocational Rehabilitation practice and initiatives
  • Resources and tools are developed to address the needs of employers and employees in building healthier, inclusive workplaces for all
  • Researchers, employers, people living with disabilities, and other stakeholders address the social issues facing people with disabilities and work participation
  • The materials created contributes to the value and promotion of the VRNetwork

The meetings have been chaired and supported by the Canadian Work Wellness Institute and the first steps towards the aims have been to set up a listserv which is being trialled currently. This is a sort of email distribution list that enables sharing of information such as VR research and information. Once this is up and running, members will be able to join and the idea is the network will grow organically and a website created.  We'll keep you updated on developments.

Subscribe to VRA Newsletter

Keep up to date with the latest from VRA and our industry.

Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Related Articles

You may also like...

More news, articles and membership exclusives

Employment Minister backs drive to bring excluded workers into employment

March 29, 2022

Employment Minister Mims Davies has praised efforts by employers and specialist service companies to bring more workers excluded by disability and mental health issues into employment.

How Do I Compare? A Snapshot of our VR Community,

October 25, 2021

A survey from the VRA - Click HERE to begin the survey.Why are we looking at gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, and health status in the VR community?

International Opportunity to share your research on Return to Work or workplace wellness

September 14, 2021

One of the Canadian members supporting the international VR network the VRA is part of is the Work Wellness Institute.

International Vocational Rehabilitation Network

September 4, 2021

The VRA have been involved in setting up an international vocational rehabilitation network.

Contact
Get In Touch

Got a question or need some help? Please feel free to contact a us and a member of the team will get back to you asap!

By filling out this form, you agree to the terms laid out in our privacy policy
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Benefits
Become a Member

Being a VRA member does not just open the door to exciting opportunities in your career development. It also gives you access to a first-class range of services designed to support you in your professional life.

Search
Find a Practitioner

Looking for help with Career Direction, Assessment, Health or VR Management? Use our directory to find a Practitioner to meet your specific needs today!

Discover Practitioners
Already a Practitioner | Sign In