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Explainer
Jobseekers with disability who receive targeted support to build employability skills are more likely to move into and sustain work.
Hub page
Evidence highlights that it is not only ‘what’ an employment service or support does, but ‘how’ the service is delivered that is critical to outcomes for…
Explainer
Provide agreed supports and practical guidance to the new employee in the workplace that helps them learn the new role.
Understanding disability
Blindness or vision impairment affects people in different ways, meaning they will require individual supports and workplace adjustments that are tailored to…
Understanding disability
People with cognitive and intellectual disability are ready, willing and able to work. With the right supports and flexibility, they can bring many benefits to…
Explainer
Maintain regular contact with employers and provide targeted support to proactively problem solve barriers to job success.
Building Block
Provide tailored assistance to both the employee and employer for as long as needed to ensure job placements are successful and lead to opportunities for…
Building Block
Use a tailored approach to match the employer’s needs with the jobseeker’s skills, strengths, and preferences, while shaping roles that that provide the best…
Understanding disability
Inclusive workplaces are places where people with disability feel they belong – socially, professionally and culturally. By valuing diversity, supporting…
Understanding disability
Not everyone with disability needs a workplace adjustment to do their job well. When adjustments are needed, they are often at low or no cost to the employer…
Understanding disability
Once any barriers to employment and conditions for success are identified, the person should be connected to services that meet their needs. Evidence shows…
Understanding disability
Family, friends and paid support workers can be powerful allies, helping the person grow skills, gain confidence and achieve success when their support is…
Understanding disability
The person with disability is an expert on their disability and the supports and adjustments that will help them to do their job safely and effectively. The…
Understanding disability
Putting the right supports in place before job searching begins will help to create the conditions for successful job placement.
Explainer
The best way to support young people with disability to gain employment after they leave school is to encourage them to have high expectations and start…
Explainer
Develop a deep knowledge of local industries and job opportunities in order to offer relevant job matches and support.
Understanding disability
Many people have a view of what disability looks like, often based on the presence of a wheelchair or other equipment, so when someone doesn't match that image…
Building Block
Create continuous opportunities for people to build and grow their skills.
Explainer
Collecting information about a person’s interests, strengths, skills and support needs can help guide employment service staff to identify work that is a good…
Explainer
Putting the person and their experiences at the centre of the employment journey in a respectful and responsive way, forms the foundation of good practice for…
Practice approach
Inclusive learning approaches involve designing learning environments that work for every learner.
Explainer
Accurate job analysis clarifies what the job really involves – the tasks, skills and workplace environment that determine whether a jobseeker is a good fit.
Explainer
Find practical ways to design or adjust roles so they fit a person’s skills, interests, life situation and support needs, while also meeting business needs.
Explainer
Work with the jobseeker and employer to make sure everything is ready for a smooth start.
Explainer
Build skills and qualifications for employment through vocational and post-secondary education and training.