Resources to live well with SMA

Having SMA shouldn’t be a barrier to employment, but it may feel hard to overcome. If you’re thinking about what you’re going to do, whether it’s a parttime job or a future career, you can take positive steps to make it happen.

• Identify strengths and interests
• Talk to your careers advisor and teachers
• Set a clear, realistic goal. Goals can be specific (e.g. find a part-time job for summer) or general (e.g. learn a trade). Break the goal down to smaller, achievable goals (e.g. write a resumé, enrol in TAFE)
• Contact agencies and services that specalise in help people prepare for and find work. Many can be found here
• Learn specific skills
• Ask for help writing a resumé and job applications
• Practice job interviewing