to give him a chance. And it worked. “A big part of our success was the partnership I had with Jack’s mum, Margaret. She never made me feel bad about any of the questions I asked, and … ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers feeling this way, the Disability …

National survey on ‘Understanding workplace attitudes toward people with disability’. …

Whether to tell people about your disability at work is your choice to make. If you’re starting a new job or already working, you … have to mention it. Deciding whether to talk to others at work about your disability is a personal decision. You should decide based on your own situation. There are some benefits to … If you are ready to talk about your disability at work, you might like to start a conversation with your employer. You and your employer could consider: writing an email to co-workers …

Interview process and questions When interviewing people with disability for a job, it’s important to know their rights, your role, and the kinds of questions …

Service Delivery started on 1 January 2025. genU is a national community services provider with more than 25 years’ experience in disability employment. This change marks a new and exciting chapter for us. While the provider … We offer: Free, expert advice via phone and online Support to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement …

representing the diversity of the Australian population. This includes 4.4 million people with disability. One of the strategies SBS adopted to increase the employment of people with … 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, … The recruitment review exercise undertaken by the NDRC helps identify any gaps in the hiring process and suggest good practice to make it accessible and inclusive experience for …

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 …

International professional services firm KPMG embarked on improving disability inclusion within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability …

Café owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job. “One of the girls … the Suncorp Incusion@Work Index 2017-18, employees in inclusive workplaces – including those hiring people with disability – are four times more likely to stay with their employer (compared to those in …