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Research reveals employer attitudes to disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 1st March 2023 - The head of the Australian Network on Disability says it’s time for businesses and not for profits to consider how accessible and inclusive their organisations are. New research …

Who are Australia’s inclusive employers?

News Team, Monday, 14th November 2022 - The Inclusive Employers Index recognises workplaces that are exceeding national benchmarks on inclusion measures. The Diversity Council Australia’s (DCA) 30 Inclusive Employers…

How to make friends at work

Danielle Kutchel, Thursday, 10th November 2022 - Are you hoping to make friends with your workmates? It is possible, and we’ve rounded up some of the tips. Most of us spend a large portion of our time each week at work, possibly just as…

The Field opens up for employees with disability

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 9th November 2022 - A new job site connects accessible employers with people with disability who are looking for an inclusive job. Picture this: you’ve been accepted for an interview for a job you really…

New trial to link NDIS to DES providers

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 2nd November 2022 - Minister says the trial will help disabled people into work, but the announcement has been met with scepticism by people with disability. A trial linking NDIS participants with Disability…

Branson-backed ASD tech consultancy arrives in Australia

Samantha Freestone, Tuesday, 13th September 2022 -
Auticon is a global consultancy business bank-rolled by Richard Branson and the Porsche family, providing employment support for tech-minded professionals on the autism spectrum.…

A little less conversation, a little more action needed on disability employment

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 24th August 2022 - The new federal government is investigating how to get more disabled people into employment, but advocates say it’s time for action. The unemployment rate for Australians living…

Advocates push for Brisbane Olympics social impact gold

Danielle Kutchel, Wednesday, 3rd August 2022 - Momentum and expectations are building around how the Brisbane Games could leave a social policy legacy that benefits the whole community. With 10 years to go until the Olympics land…

The value of working in the charities sector

David Crosbie, Thursday, 16th June 2022 - The problem currently keeping charity CEOs awake at night is their capacity to attract and retain quality staff, writes David Crosbie, who argues it is time for charities to be actively…

Charities as drivers of employment, productivity, and growth

David Crosbie, Thursday, 26th November 2020 - If governments were primarily focused on boosting employment and maximising investment in job creation, creating more employment for people in charities would be one of their highest…

Rapid response vehicle finds post-COVID jobs for young Australians

Wendy Williams, Wednesday, 6th May 2020 - Foundations or individuals can either grant or lend money With Australia facing an unprecedented employment crisis, a Queensland social enterprise has launched a new social finance…

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