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Disability awareness

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Guide

Guidelines: Equivalent access under the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth)


These guidelines have been developed by the Australian Human Rights Commission to provide clear and practical assistance to facilitate compliance with the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport 2002 (Cth) (the Transport Standards) through the use of equivalent access.
Fact sheet

Violence against people with disability in Australia


In Australia people with disability are more likely to experience violence than people without disability. This fact sheet summarises the prevalence of physical violence, sexual violence and stalking and harassment against people with disability.
Working paper

Councils as employers of choice


This paper draws on a review of Australian and international literature on disability employment and social procurement. Government publications examining public procurement as a policy response to unemployment, as well as reports produced by social procurement intermediary organisations both in Australia and internationally, were also reviewed.
Report

Research to action: bridging the gap between what we know and what we do


This report describes the process and outcomes of activities funded by Australian Governments through the Research and Data Working Group to further develop the Centre for Applied Disability Research Disability Knowledge Clearing House.
Research Summary

Employer mobilisation research


A research snapshot in understanding behaviours, attitudes and intentions of employers in Australia towards recruiting, supporting and accommodating people with health conditions or disabilities. The analysis revealed six employer segments that differ in their openness, capacity and supportiveness of their culture. Key barriers and opportunities are identified.