, Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC, One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied capabilities, we’d be restricting our view or ability to get talent if we didn’t consider hiring people with disability,” says Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC Australia. One in five Australians lives with disability…
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Created in October 1975, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was born to meet the growing call for ethnic broadcasting in Australia as a result of higher migration after World War II. Forty-four years on, diversity is still at the heart of everything for SBS. Developing and delivering content for diverse audiences using multiple platforms – from free-to-air TV to on-demand digital streaming…, Small wins start the conversation, A dedicated NDRC Professional Adviser worked alongside Anne to review SBS’ recruitment policies and procedures through the lens of a person with disability. “There are always small wins you can tick off along the way. For example, asking candidates if they require any workplace adjustments in the application stage and not just upon commencing employment,” shares Anne. “It’s the simple changes…, Getting candidates with disability through the door, A vital outcome of the NDRC partnership is to build an ongoing and sustainable pipeline of candidates with disability for the employer. One way to achieve this is by establishing connections with local Disability Employment Services (DES) providers . The NDRC organised an employer information session for DES providers at SBS as part of the partnership. The session provided an opportunity for the…, A pragmatic, ongoing journey to disability confidence, Having completed the 12-month partnership with the NDRC in June 2021, SBS joined the JobAccess Alumni [add_link] – a cohort of more than 150 public and private organisations across Australia committed to disability inclusion in the workplace. Anne believes SBS’ journey in gaining disability confidence has just started. “One piece of advice the NDRC shared with us was ‘don’t be perfect, we all…
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You can design and promote jobs in your organisation in a way that’s open, accessible and appealing to people with disability. And there are free support services that can help. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: writing job descriptions flexible work arrangements ways to advertise your job help from Disability Employment Services.
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There is a training available to help staff understand different types of disability and create a more supportive workplace. You may also be able to get funding for the training. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: Some data has changed since we made this video. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 1 in 6 Australians live with disability. Topics…
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This video describes several people's experience disclosing their disability at work.
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Flexible working arrangements can mean a range of changes to standard work arrangements. Being flexible can help your organisation as well as help support your staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: types of flexible working arrangements benefits of being flexible discussing arrangements responding to a request and the law.
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Inner West Council is a local government area located in the inner western region of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Council worked with the Australian Government’s JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their disability confidence and provide equitable employment opportunities for Australians with disability. The NDRC works…
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Employees with disability have a right to not share information about their disability. If an employee tells you about their disability, you need to keep it private. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: meeting work, health and safety needs when employees need to tell you about disability reasons to share or not share information your…
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Daniel’s story, As Liaison Librarian, Daniel connects the Institute’s teaching departments with the library. He’s been working at the Institute since 2016. He does many different tasks – from ordering new items for the library, to preparing classes on how to use the catalogue or reference. He also answers questions about research and does one-on-one consultations. Paul Kloppenborg is Daniel’s manager: ‘Daniel’s…, How simple changes and support can help, Daniel has cerebral palsy, which mainly affects his legs and his hands a little too. He needs aids, including a wheelchair and frame, to move around. To help him work, Daniel has a height-adjustable desk. Workplace adjustments like this are simple, but mean Daniel can work with ease. There is also funding to help pay for adjustments at work, big and small. For Daniel, services like JobAccess…, Benefits of employing people with disability, Being open to employing a person with disability can lead organisations to the best person for the job. It also provides that person with the many personal, social and financial benefits of work. For Daniel, it’s important that the 20% of Australians living with disability are represented in our organisations. ‘People with disability are not a small part of our population. They should be present…
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Considering a person with disability could lead you to the best person for the job—just ask Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast Health. “It’s definitely a positive thing for any organisation. Aside from working towards an inclusive culture and meeting targets, it brings a diversity of thought that is invaluable,” says Ebru. It doesn’t have to be difficult either – there are…
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