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1.

Choose 1, The changes I want to make to get me ready for employment?

Having the right headspace to move forward to get a job

Setting boundaries with people

Getting to grips with my anger issues

Just want a job

Getting skills for my employment

Keeping away from people who are addictive substances (drugs, alcohol etc)

Having a routine to my day

Having confidence to get employment

Understanding what certain behaviours create blockages for employment

Knowing what skills I need to get a job

2.

Choose 2, reasons not to change:

Extra effort is needed from me

I can stay the same

I get to stay on Centrelink

Extra time to focus when I have so much to do

I don’t have to break contact with people from my past

I have to sit in another group for 6 weeks

I have to get up on time and be at group on time

I have to some things that are hard to let go off

I have to change my behaviours to get employment

I have to have a routine for my week

3.

Choose 2, advantages of not changing:

I don't need to have a routine to my week

I don't have to make big changes in my life

I don't have to change anything about me

I can get employment myself

I don't have to get extra skills for employment

I don't need to work on my behaviours

I can do what I want to do

I don't have to set boundaries with people

I don't need to find a new friend group

I don't have to say goodbye to people that are using in my life

I can still use

4.

Choose 3, reasons for changing:

I can understand what roadblocks I have that get in the way of employment

I can understand my behaviours that get me fired

I can get a job

I can get money

I want to set better boundaries with people

I can meet new people on the same journey as me

I can have a better routine to my day

I can get support with finding employment

I can improve my friend group

Stop coming back to jail

I can make something of my life

I keep doing the same things expecting a different outcome

I want to stop using

5.

Choose 1, The most important reasons why I want to make these changes are?

I want a fresh start

I want to be able to support my family

I want to connect to community/mob

I want to be proud of myself

I want my family to be proud of me

I want to support myself

I don’t want to use anymore

I’m too old for jail

I want to be the best version of myself

I don’t want to go back to my old ways

I’m tired of going in and out of jail

I need a job

I want to get off Centrelink

6.

Choose 1, pick which relates to your motivation when working with people:

(A) When working with people: I like to meet other people’s expectations as well as my own expectations. I get a sense of achievement when I make people happy with my work but also happy when I have met my own needs in my job. also happy when I have met my own needs in my job.

7.

Choose 3, Things I have in place for my change.

I am doing a planner for my release

I am still trying to think of things I can do

I will get support when I am released

I keep a journal

I have hobbies to redirect my focus

I use prayer to help my focus

I have said no to people on the outside

I have connections for employment

I have finished training and workshops whilst in jail

I am learning to do a morning routine

I have professional support

Self-belief

I know what I don’t want in my life

I know what I want, and I am focused

I am doing a release plan with a SAPO

I am attending a support group

A good friend to talk to

8.

Choose 3, I will know that my plan for change is working when:

When I have more money in my pocket

When I am earning an honest living

I when stopped doing crime

When I feel healthy

I start to show my commitment

I show up on time

I have stopped using for more than three months

When I have started something and finished it

When I start to get positive feedback

When I have the money to but nice things

I have better employment opportunities

When I feel I can reach out for support

I have friends that want to see me working

I have people who are encouraging me to make positive change

When I feel good about my decisions

When I start to feel confident in myself

When I have a routine

9.

Choose 3, Some things that I am worried about:

Missing parole conditions

Not showing up for my medical appointments

Breaching my AVO

My ability for employment

About going to job interviews

If I have what it takes to change

Losing my temper

Getting my driving licence

About all my responsibilities

I never have had a long-term job before

About my health

Hanging around with people that are still using

People showing up from my past

Getting back into unhealthy relationships

People using in front of me

About going back to jail

My age for employment

My romantic relationships

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