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Talking about mental health in the workplace, tips on creating

WEBPwC Australia gives workers the Green Light to Talk about mental health. Image: PwC’s Green Light To Talk Advocates. In 2018, PwC Australia (PwC) launched their “Green …

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What is disability

WEBThe DDA legislation that protects Australians against discrimination based on disability provides a broad definition of disability including these eight types: Physical disability: …

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Disability statistics

WEBThere are 4.4 million Australians with disability, representing 17.7% of the population, slightly less than the 2015 figure of 18.3%. [ 1] 17.8% of females and 17.6% of males in …

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Workplace Adjustments Report

WEBAs part of Australian Disability Network’s thought leadership commitment to our 450 members, and the disability employment sector, we recognised a need for organisations …

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Quick guide to Employee Resource Groups, find out how attitudes …

WEBCurious about Employee Resource Groups (ERG)s? Here’s our quick guide. Last month, Australian Disability Network (AND) held two sessions on Employee Resource Groups …

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Major Reform in Disability Employment is anticipated Plus how …

WEBDisability employment reform. Department of Social Services (DSS) is currently reviewing the Disability Employment Services (DES) program, known as the DES reform.

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Making accessibility a core principle

WEBThe Digital Accessibility Maturity Framework (DAMA) has been created to facilitate discussions with decision makers in your organisation. It is a clear and concise …

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Business benefits of employing people with disability

WEBWe’ve gathered a list of 10 business benefits you gain when employing people with disability – with little to no extra cost to the employer, as about 60% of workplace …

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DESIGN FOR DIGNITY GUIDELINES

WEB02 The outcome of creating the ‘best places’ means “all people feel equally welcomed, their basic needs are met so that each can work and live with dignity and respect…”1 …

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The economic benefits of increasing employment for people …

WEB3.1 Labour market scenarios. There are two scenarios explored in this report: The participation rate for people with disability increases by 10 percentage points to 64%. …

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Your questions answered

WEBAnswered by Michael Patterson, NSW Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ). ‘The distinction between a champion and an ally, is a champion is at the executive level …

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Workplace adjustments: Key to an accessible and inclusive …

WEBMaking all recruitment materials available in accessible or alternative formats. Removing medical tests or aptitude tests that are unrelated to essential job requirements. Providing …

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IMPACT 2024 Annual Conference

WEBThe Australian Disability Network annual conference is our crown event. With an engaged and growing audience, each year is bigger and better than the last. 2023 saw over 500 …

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IMPACT 2024 Conference Speakers

WEBPostal address. PO Box Q203 QVB Post Office, Sydney NSW 1230, Australia

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Celebrating International Day of People with Disability 2021

WEBCelebrating International Day of People with Disability 2021. International Day of People with Disability (IDPWD), held on 3 December annually, celebrates and raises awareness …

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Leading disability inclusion into 2022

WEBMentors from Australian businesses have experienced a 42% increase in disability confidence from similar programs. Directors wishing to join the mentoring …

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