Waode Surya Darmadali launches inclusive employment project for disabilities

Waode Surya Darmadali Manginda, an academic and community leader from Toraja Utara, has completed the Australia Awards Indonesia Short Course on ‘Social Protection and Community Empowerment’. Selected as one of only 24 participants from approximately 700 applicants, the program included training at the University of Newcastle, Canberra, and Sydney.

Following the program, Waode is implementing a project titled ‘Pathways to Work: Unlocking Inclusive Employment for People with Disabilities’ in North Toraja. The initiative aims to create structured opportunities for people with disabilities, covering education, skill development, job readiness, and connections to the business sector. The project includes mapping needs, mentoring, and job matching to foster economic independence and inclusive growth.