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Royal Commission questions supported employer on wages and support
12/04/2022
The RC heard from a supported employment provider, Bedford, and two of its supported employees. An advocate from VALID also gave evidence. Questions continued to focus on employee wages, rights and the ability to exercise choice in their employment options.
The morning's evidence was given by three supported employees, who were asked about their wages, their experiences in open employment and the level of training provided in supported employment.