Organisation
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (Australia)
Owning Institution:
Website:
Discussion paper
Shaping the future of employment services
The Australian Government is reforming mainstream employment services to better meet the needs of individuals, employers, communities and the economy. This paper outlines a vision and framework for the future employment services system based on extensive community feedback. The Government invites feedback on particular aspects of the design of a new employment services system.
Website
Financial support for employers
The Key Apprenticeship Program Employer Incentive is a payment for employers of Australian Apprentices undertaking a Certificate III or higher qualification aligned with an occupational outcome identified as New Energy or Housing Construction on the Australian Apprenticeships Priority List and where they can provide their Australian Apprentice with meaningful exposure, experience, and work in the...
Guide
Practice Guide: reasonable adjustments
This practice guide explains how registered Vocational Education and Training providers implement reasonable adjustments. It offers an overview of the practice, considerations, and checkpoints. It also links these adjustments to the regulatory framework and recommends free resources and training to help users build institutional capability.
Guide
Supporting Students with Disability in Vocational Education and Training (VET)
This document outlines the key requirements and applications of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth) (DDA), the Disability Standards for Education 2005 (Cth) (DSE) and the 2025 Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and how to use the Supporting Students with Disability Toolkit resources to build capability and confidence in implementing inclusive practice.
Evaluation
Getting the best outcomes for injured and ill workers
The final report of the independent review of the Safety, Rehabilitation and Compensation Act 1988, the legislative framework that underpins the Commonwealth workers’ compensation scheme. The review made 124 recommendations, focussing on: best practice in workers’ compensation; workers’ experience of the scheme; scheme coverage and entitlements; governance and administration; and reducing disputes.