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This story is part of the Inclusive employment series. Equality of opportunity in employment is enshrined in federal and state legislation in Australia. Businesses that discriminate against a person in employment because of a disability may be...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series.  Inclusive workplaces have been described in the Getting to equal report as the “next frontier of corporate social responsibility”. But how do you prepare for welcoming more diverse employees...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series. Adopting more inclusive employment practices delivers benefits for businesses, employees and the community as a whole. Studies show that many people with a disability want to work and, given...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series. Committing to change is important but change only takes place through action. Some companies may choose to start with small steps while others are prepared to take the leap into a more formal ...

This story is part of the Inclusive employment series.  Inclusive workplaces start at the job design phase, with roles and job descriptions created with accessibility and inclusion in mind. An inclusive workplace is one in which every team member ...

It can be hard to think clearly during an emergency but planning ahead can reduce the stress associated with an emergency situation. If you or the person you care for become unwell and require emergency treatment, or are called away unexpectedly,...

Based on participant feedback, the NDIS has developed a two year plan to improve the services it provides. It’s called the Participant Service Improvement Plan 2020-2021. We mentioned the plan in a previous story (Important update: New NDIS reforms ...

Did you know that about 40% of all NDIS participants have some type of support coordination included in their NDIS Plan? Support coordinators play a key role in helping NDIS participants to understand their NDIS Plan and work collaboratively with...