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Journal article

Employer disability confidence: moving towards a theory-based change logic

Employer disability confidence is a concept being used increasingly in employment interventions and policies targeting the demand side of the labour market to support the employment of people with disability. This study aims to develop a conceptual model of employer disability confidence to fill in gap in current practice and literature.
Journal article

Organisational and policy barriers to transitioning from supported into open employment for people with an intellectual disability

This research identified several key policy and organisational barriers to people with intellectual disability transitioning to open employment. These included inflexible funding models and packages; lack of knowledge and experience of open employers; and insufficient training, pathways, and supports.
Report

‘It’s a lifeline’: A long-term approach to improving home energy support programs for households facing vulnerability

Rowan Bedggood, Kiara Rinnovasi, Matt Cairns, Jane Goncalves, Siueti Maile

Energy Efficiency Services, such as that offered by Uniting Vic.Tas, work with individuals and families on low-incomes and those experiencing energy hardship. This research project sought to understand the benefits and gaps of the Uniting Energy Support Service to determine ‘what works’ and what actions are needed to address the drivers and effects of energy...
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The logic for reform: employment for people with intellectual disability in Australia


This paper is an overview of research undertaken by the Centre for Social Impact related to the employment needs of people with disability over several years, in addition to a substantial body of research related to social enterprise.
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Understanding the employment ecosystem for people with intellectual disability


This paper provides an overview of the employment ecosystem which constructs access to employment supports for people with disability.

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