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Report shows businesses how to hire people with disability

by daniellekDecember 4, 2024December 4, 2024

The unemployment rate for people with disability has remained virtually unchanged for thirty years – but a new report challenges businesses to do better. Produced by not-for-profit SSI, the Pathways […]

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Employment

WorkAbility expos coming to a city near you

by daniellekOctober 22, 2024October 22, 2024

WorkAbility Expos connect employers and people with disability, including those with high needs. Funded by the Department of Social Services, the Expos provide a welcoming and supportive environments to allow […]

Employment

‘Impact for Inclusion’ to champion workplace diversity

by daniellekOctober 16, 2024October 18, 2024

Employment services provider Asuria has launched ‘Impact for Inclusion’, a socially responsible initiative aimed at increasing representation of people from diverse backgrounds in meaningful, sustainable employment. The initiative will encourage […]

News

Film festival winners announced

by daniellekOctober 2, 2024October 2, 2024

Meet the winners of the NOVA Focus on Ability Short Film Festival.

Arts

Applications open for Createability hosts

by daniellekSeptember 18, 2024September 18, 2024

Applications are now open for NSW arts, music and screen organisations to join the 2025 Createability Internship Program and be matched with talented creative practitioners with disability or who are […]

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Employment

Survey for Deaf and hard of hearing employees

by daniellekAugust 27, 2024August 28, 2024

Deaf Connect and Deakin University have partnered on a research project about the experience of Deaf and hard of hearing staff. The project aims to boost employer confidence in hiring Deaf […]

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Employment

Applications closing soon for Aurora Neuroinclusion Program

by daniellekAugust 13, 2024August 14, 2024

The Government is recruiting people who are neurodivergent for the Aurora Neuroinclusion Program in Adelaide. Applications are now open for the program for a range of different roles. Current roles […]

Conferences

Disability employment on the agenda at Sydney forum

by daniellekJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

An upcoming forum on disability employment aims to provide businesses with practical strategies and insights into creating more inclusive workplaces. The Disability Employment, Inclusion and Leadership Summit, to be held […]

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Employment

Neurodiversity Works expands around Queensland

by daniellekJuly 30, 2024July 30, 2024

An employer program designed to help businesses attract and retain neurodiverse staff is now available Queensland-wide. Called Neurodiversity Works, the program is funded by the Queensland Government’s Workforce Connect Fund […]

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Employment

New employment pathways for people with disability

by daniellekJuly 29, 2024July 29, 2024

The Federal government is injecting up to $14.7 million into the second round of grants under the Structural Adjustment Fund, to boost training and skills for people with intellectual disability […]