Thinking about hiring someone with disability, but not sure where to start?
JobAccess makes it easier for employers to create inclusive workplaces. They offer free, expert support to help you build disability confidence — including advice on recruitment, workplace adjustments, inclusive language and more.
You can also access government funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which helps to cover the cost of modifications, assistive tech, Auslan interpreting, and training.
• Learn more at jobaccess.gov.au/employers
• Call 1800 464 800
• Or submit a quick online enquiry at https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/online-enquiry-form.
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Last but definitely not least: our final ambassador announcement is Audrey O'Connor and Clare Gibellini!
Audrey (she/her) is an actor, filmmaker, screenwriter and author.
Clare (she/her) is a passionate advocate for the inclusion of people with disability in all areas of the
community.
For more info on our ambassadors, visit the AHRC website:
https://loom.ly/QfEQJis
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Our next Ambassadors to be announced are Freya Wolf, Giancarlo de Vera, Tracey Corbin-Matchett and Andrew Radford!
Freya (she/her) is an activist, writer, speaker and embodied movement facilitator.
Giancarlo (they/them) is an award-winning disability, racial justice and LGBTIQA+ advocate.
Tracey (she/her) is a proud hard-of-hearing woman whose career has crossed social housing, women’s domestic violence services and the film and television industry.
Andrew (he/him) is a proud advocate for people with disability who has autism and an intellectual disability.
For more info on our ambassadors, visit the AHRC website:
https://loom.ly/QfEQJis
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Continuing with our announcement of our new ambassadors, here are Joanne, Ricki, Akii and Dinesh!
Akii (they/them) is a proud, multiply-disabled, LGBTQIA+ queer, trans non-binary person of colour who advocates against all forms of violence.
Dinesh (he/him) is a doctor, lawyer and medical researcher who works in one of the busiest emergency departments in the country. He was also an ambassador for the first phase of IncludeAbility.
Joanne (she/her) is an Indigenous Nyoongar woman who's an advocate for Indigenous people with brain and head injuries.
Ricki (she/her) is a qualified teacher and social worker passionate about access to health and services for marginalised groups in Victoria.
For more info on our ambassadors, visit the AHRC website:
https://loom.ly/QfEQJis
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With the launch of the new phase of IncludeAbility, Equality at Work, we're thrilled to announce our new group of ambassadors! Our ambassadors are passionate advocates committed to championing equality in employment for people with disability.
We'll be introducing them in a series of posts in the coming weeks.
First up are Joe Monteleone, Zoe Simmons, Rahim Mohammadi and Brooke Szücs!
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Last night, we launched the next phase of our project: Equality at Work!
It was fantastic to host so many supporters of equality in employment for people with disability, both in person and online. It was a full house—full of ideas and energy to tackle the systemic and attitudinal barriers people with disability face in employment.
Thank you to everyone who attended! Special thanks to @therealtimferguson for his outstanding work as the MC.
And a big shoutout to our Ambassadors and Expert Advisory Group members who attended both in person and online. Their guidance and leadership are what make Equality at Work work.
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Earlier this month, we travelled to Darwin to deliver a series of Disability Awareness Trainings in partnership with YouthWorX NT!
We delivered this training to a fantastic group of local employers who all asked great questions about promoting disability awareness and rights in their workplaces.
A special shoutout to the amazing YouthWorX NT Team, and a sincere thank you to Lyle and Aaron, two inspiring young people with disability. They were very helpful, letting us interview them in a Q&A session during each workshop and sharing valuable insights into the experiences young people with disability have in employment (as you can see in pictures 3 and 4).
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This week is Neurodiversity Celebration Week!
Studies estimate that 15-20% of the global population is neurodivergent. This includes people with Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and more.
Not all neurodivergent people identify as people with disability, but all neurodivergent people have the right to live in accessible and inclusive environments that support their unique traits and experiences. Neurodiversity is not a challenge to overcome but a strength to embrace.
This week is all about challenging misconceptions, breaking down barriers and celebrating neurodivergent people's strengths and talents. Together, we can create a more inclusive world that understands and champions neurodiversity in all its forms.
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You're Invited to the Official Launch of Equality at Work: IncludeAbility 2.0!
When: Thursday, 3 April, 4:00pm - 6:30pm AEDT
Where: In-person and Online
Join us for the launch of the next phase of the IncludeAbility Project - Equality at Work - as we take the next step towards ensuring all people with disability have access to job opportunities, fair pay and safe working conditions.
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It was fantastic to attend @busstopfilms summit on disability employment in the screen industry! This year, Bus Stop Films has achieved incredible success, placing 134 people with disability into roles within the industry.
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October is Mental Health Awareness Month!
A disability that arises from a mental health condition is called a psychosocial disability. Swipe to learn more about psychosocial disability!
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