representing the diverse voices and perspectives of the Australian population, including people with disability and inclusivity is an essential aspect of the ABC's internal and external operations. … hoping to assess how we could improve accessibility for people with disability applying to our jobs. We also wanted to increase our attraction and inclusion of people with disability through …

When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with small changes that make a big difference. From the way you write job ads to …

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

the unemployment rate of neurodivergent people is higher than that of people with any form of disability. It is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence … own background, culture and experiences. It may prevent employers from hiring neurodivergent candidates even if they perform well at the interview. Additionally, neurodivergent employees may … candidates an equal chance to show their fit for the role and thrive at work:  Simplify your job advertisements : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that …

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: reliable – people with disability take fewer days off, take less …

with a service that is so knowledgeable in this area.” Working With JobAccess An National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) adviser helped Circana review their hiring process and provided practical suggestions to remove barriers for candidates with disability and improve their hiring strategy. One key recommendation was to …

Once you’ve had a person with disability apply for a job, what comes next? Just like with anyone else, it’s time for an interview. Sometimes, people with disability will need adjustments during the interview process. Gary Butcher, Manager of Business Solutions at Dexar Group, knows this well. “When we …

Your organisation’s evacuation plan needs to include your employees with disability. Consider the different needs of your employees when you develop your plans. These … emergency evacuation plans You might have to develop a specific evacuation plan for each employee with disability. These plans are called personal emergency evacuation plans. These plans …

  Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. By making small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff for longer Build a stronger team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some …

  Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied capabilities, we’d be …