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A new specialist disability employment program
Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment program that will replace the Disability Employment Program in 2025. These fact sheets…
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DEA's response to the 'next steps in supported employment' consultation
This submission is a response to the next steps in supported employment consultation. It sets out starting principles and the premises that underpin the…
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Opportunities for reform to improve workforce participation of Disability Support Pension recipients
Too many people with disability are locked out of employment. This report explores how targeted changes to the Australian Disability Support Pension (DSP)…
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Building competency: suggested competencies for supporting people with deafness or hearing loss
A practical guide designed to help professionals provide more inclusive, respectful, and effective support to people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing or…
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Exploring help-seeking experiences in the health system among people with deafness or hearing loss and mental health concerns
This research highlights the lived experiences of people who are d/Deaf, Deaf, hard of hearing, or experiencing hearing loss –alongside carers and service…
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PWDA language guide: a guide to language about disability
This guide has been written by people with disability to assist the general public and media outlets in talking about and reporting on disability. The guide…
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Implicit bias towards people with disability in Australia: relationship with personal values
This article collected the first data in Australia on implicit bias towards people with disability. It highlights the importance of targeting implicit…
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Employer mobilisation research
A research snapshot in understanding behaviours, attitudes and intentions of employers in Australia towards recruiting, supporting and accommodating people…
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Employment fact sheets
This resource collates a set of eight fact sheets developed to help young people with disability get their first job. The fact sheets include getting prepared,…
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Recruitment of people with intellectual disability
This resource gives employers simple, practical tips to make recruitment fair and accessible. From writing clear job ads and sharing interview questions early,…
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After-school jobs for students with intellectual disabilities
This study includes a literature review about after school work for young people with intellectual disabilities and a collection of empirical data about the…
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Everyday communication: tips for supporting people with deafness or hearing loss
A practical, easy-to-follow guide designed to help Australians communicate more inclusively with people who are Deaf, deaf, hard of hearing, or have hearing…
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Meaningful work for people with intellectual disabilities
Despite decades of reforms and targeted initiatives, people with intellectual disabilities continue to experience barriers to securing and sustaining…
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Jobs and skills atlas
An interactive resource that provides an overview of the Australian labour market at the national, state and regional level by occupation, industry and…
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The right support to work
This resource outlines practical ways to support employees with intellectual disability to succeed at work. It covers workplace adjustments, clear instructions…
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The employment journey for people with cerebral palsy
This guide is for people with cerebral palsy (CP) and employers with information on finding employment and the workplace experience. It includes insights from…
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Acknowledging ability: overcoming the barriers to employment for people living with disabilities
This discussion paper highlights the connection between disability and poverty, and explores how to help people with disabilities to thrive.
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Writing a resumé and cover letter
This guide provides advice on writing a resumé and cover letter for people with disability, including what to include, ways you can talk about your disability…
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Capacity building of employers is needed to grow disability employment
Australia’s disability employment landscape is transforming. The National Disablity Insurance Scheme continues to be rolled out across Australia, with the…
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Creating an accessible and inclusive induction
This guide is designed to help employers create accessible and inclusive induction programs and onboarding processes for all employees, including those with…
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Making it easier for small business to employ people with disability
The focus of this report is to understand and uncover relevant enablers and initiatives for Australian small and medium business owners that will make it…
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Supported employment: submission to the Department of Social Services
A submission by Inclusion Australia in response to the Department of Social Services’ (DSS) discussion paper: Next Steps in Supported Employment. The…
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Elements of successful evidence centres: foundations for a Disability Employment Centre of Excellence
This study reports on the elements of effective evidence centres, with the particular aim of informing the design of the future Disability Employment Centre of…
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Supporting mental health in the workplace
This webpage contains information to help better understand mental health conditions and considerations for employers when supporting employees with mental…
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Advocating for consumers experiencing vulnerability: a typology and research agenda
This paper aims to introduce a typology of service advocates to address a gap in existing literature regarding how transformative service mediators (TSMs)…