Anthony Vrkic is busy working behind the counter of a pop-up donut shop in a busy Canberra shopping centre.
People with the genetic condition, as with other disabilities, can face challenges finding paid work. Their son now sells donuts and assists with setting up the stores and helping with deliveries - but he's not alone.In total, Krofne employs 16 young adults, including several with Down syndrome, at pop-up stores across Canberra.
“At the end of March, three of our graduates from the KINECT program will be employed in full-time positions,” KINECT’s Kara Potter said. “They are all neurodiverse with limited work experience and all have faced many obstacles.
"We're starting to see some really innovative local enterprises identifying skills that are needed and getting people with disability trained in those skills."
SBS Great work Mumma 🥰
What a mum!
An amazing mother protecting her child and supporting him into adulthood, showing him he is as relevant as anybody else. The government could take a leaf out of her playbook.👏👏👏😁⭐️
Amazing staff and brilliant vegan donuts.