Employer engagement (disability)
Alternative labels
Employer awareness (disability)
Employer confidence (disability)
Employer responsiveness (disability)
Guide
Disability discrimination and the workplace
A practical guide outlining the rights of people with disability at work and employers’ responsibilities to ensure fair, inclusive employment. It explains the requirement to assess applicants on their ability to perform essential job tasks and the legal duty to provide reasonable adjustments such as modifying recruitment, equipment or work practices unless this causes unjustifiable...
Guide
Behind the masks: good work for autistic women
This toolkit explores what good work means for autistic women and how employers can build genuinely inclusive workplaces. Drawing on in‑depth interviews, it shows many women are underdiagnosed, misunderstood, and often mask traits, leading to stress and burnout. It offers key insights, case studies and recommendations to embed personalised support, inclusive attitudes and informed leadership.
Fact sheet
Neurodivergence burnout
This factsheet outlines the causes of burnout for neurodivergent people, how to prevent it, and the steps workplaces can take to create safer, more supportive environments. It also provides practical guidance on recovering from burnout, rebuilding energy, and accessing appropriate support to improve wellbeing and long‑term sustainability.
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How the supported wage system works
This resource details the Australian Government’s Supported Wage System (SWS), which enables employers to pay eligible employees with disability a productivity-based wage. Administered through the JobAccess portal, this policy outlines operational guidelines, worker eligibility criteria, formal independent workplace assessment processes, regular review mechanisms, and the financial incentive payments available to employers hiring under the framework.
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Supporting learning and understanding at work
This resource helps employers support employees with cognitive impairment. Topics covered include cognitive differences at work, understanding the different ways people learn and making workplace adjustments to support staff.