News & Media
Regular updates about what’s new in disability employment, including media releases and upcoming events.
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Inclusive recruitment process ‘key’ to unlock workforce potential
23 January 2023
Half of Australian managers and human resources professionals say their business has never hired a person with disability, according to a recent YouGov survey.
Seminar shines spotlight on disability employment potential for regional employers
20 December 2022
JobAccess celebrated its 30th Driving Disability Employment event with a seminar for regional Victorian employers in Shepparton on 15 November 2022.
A new mindset: practical steps to improving disability inclusion at work
14 November 2022
Make a point this International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) to check out how JobAccess might be able to help you employ someone with disability.
Mental health inaction costing businesses $11bn annually
2 November 2022
A failure to adequately respond to the needs of employees suffering mental health challenges is costing Australian businesses almost $11 billion a year.
Employers urged to act now on disability employment ahead of busy holiday season
19 October 2022
The ongoing skills shortage could hit Australian businesses hard as they prepare for a busy holiday season.
The Australian Government has launched Employ My Ability – the Disability Employment Strategy
6 December 2021
Event Wrap: How DES providers can work with Australia Post
2 November 2021
Australia Post is one of the oldest and most iconic organisations in the country, servicing communities across Australia for over 200 years.