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 services and an extensive radio network reaching 68 multilingual communities – means employing a workforce … 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 …

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 with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to …

within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to improve their disability confidence. The NDRC helps identify and remove potential barriers and provides practical, expert advice to implement good practice in …

Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and hopes for a strong future. A mix of experience and fresh ideas is allowing Brite to flourish as one of Australia’s largest disability …

Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. Diversity and inclusion at work matters – it’s good for people and it’s good for business. Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your …

JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent conference held in Vienna, the … JobAccess program won a Zero Project Award for Innovative Solutions in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve …

management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work resources and advice. …

Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses … like Compass Group, DES can work with employers to provide professional recruitment advice and job matching, help with job design for employees with disability, on-the-job or off-site … support to ensure new employees with disability settle into their job, training information and awareness activities for employers and staff and a source of ready and able jobseekers with …

even how to be alerted in the event of an emergency was a big challenge. You see, Tom is deaf and uses Auslan as his main form of communication. “I must admit, it was pretty tough not completely understanding what my boss wanted me to do. And I couldn’t really communicate with my workmates either. “It was confusing for me – and …

that helps employers build more inclusive recruitment practices to attract, hire, retain and progress the careers of people with disability. What does the NDRC do? The NDRC helps … partnership gives you access to a professional adviser for 12 months. Together, you’ll create and deliver a plan tailored to your business needs. Support can include: Design inclusive roles. The NDRC can help develop clear and accessible position descriptions that focus on the genuine requirements of the role. This can …