Equality at work – for employers
Access practical tools and resources designed to help employers recruit people with disability, build accessible workplaces and foster inclusive employment
Summary
Employment improves the economic, social and personal wellbeing of people with disability.
Employers have a key part to play in upholding the rights of people with disability at work.
These resources have been developed to support employers in creating:
- equal employment opportunities for people with disability
- accessible and inclusive workplaces for all.
Tools and training
Building a culture of accessibility and inclusion
This 20 minute course is designed to improve your understanding of disability in the workplace, and to identify practical ways to build an accessible workplace.
Recruiting people with disability
Targeted Recruitment of people with disability
Access practical guidelines to help employers design and implement targeted recruitment strategies for people with disability that comply with
The business benefits of employing people with disability
Discover how employing people with disability drives business success, organisational performance and broader economic benefits for Australia.
Attracting and recruiting people with disability to your organisation
Access recruitment strategies to attract people with disability and build disability employment, accessibility and inclusion into your organisation.
Creating an accessible and inclusive induction
Discover practical steps to create accessible and inclusive staff inductions that support employees with disability from day one and beyond.
Workplace accessibility
Creating an accessible and inclusive workplace
Learn how to ensure your organisation’s physical workplace, technology, attitudes and values are accessible and inclusive for all employees and visitors.
Customising a job for a person with disability
Learn how job customisation helps people with disability thrive at work, with practical steps and proven benefits for employers and employees.
Establishing a Disability Employee Network
Establish a Disability Employee Network to champion inclusion and support people with disability in your workplace with this practical guide.
Improving communication
Hosting accessible and inclusive online meetings and events
Access practical guidance on planning, hosting and following up accessible and inclusive online meetings and events that work for all participants.
Hosting inclusive meetings
Plan accessible and inclusive meetings and events with guidance on venues, transport, interpreters, materials, catering, and communication for all participants.
Self employment
Self-employment for people with disability
Learn about the benefits and challenges as well as government programs and supports available to people with disability who are self-employed.
Facts and figures
Employment for people with disability in Australia
Read current statistics on disability employment in Australia and evidence about discrimination barriers affecting job participation and workplace inclusion.
Employer Engagement
Equality at Work CEO Forum
The Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess hosted a CEO Forum, bringing together employers to improve their workplace and recruitment practices.
