The Australian Government has a range of programs and services to make sure people with disability have equal opportunity. This includes advocacy, day programs, language and support services.

The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) states that it is unlawful to ask information about a person’s disability. The only information employers can ask is for the purpose of making adjustments and determining if the employee can perform the inherent requirements of the role.

The Australian Government is making changes to help more people with disability find work.

The Department for Child Protection, SA plays a pivotal role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a view to improve workforce diversity, the Department partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).

Yarra Ranges Council is a local Victorian government council. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s end-to-end recruitment process was enhanced.

One in five Australians live with disability. This includes those living with mental health conditions. If you don’t already employ people with disability, it’s likely that you will in the future.  What’s the business case? People with disability bring a range of skills and abilities to the workplace. Employees with disability are: