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Workplace support

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On-the-job support
Post-placement support
Job coaching
Ongoing support
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Employment services
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Workplace support
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Survey Report

Employer attitudes toward disability inclusion in the Australian workforce


A disability module in the Recruitment Experiences and Outlook Survey examines employer attitudes, recruitment practices, workplace adjustments, use of supports, and barriers to hiring people with disability. The findings offer a comprehensive snapshot of inclusive employment approaches, highlighting factors that shape participation, decision-making, and opportunities for people with disability across diverse labour market contexts nationally.
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Lunch & learn: systematic instruction


This recorded webinar examines the concept of systematic instruction and its application to the training of people with intellectual disability to perform tasks, including those likely to be needed in workplace settings. It shares practical evidence- based insights to support people with intellectual disability to increase their practical learning and work skills.
Journal article

The emerging role of employment counsellors: bridging vocational support and counselling in Australia’s evolving disability employment landscape

This article argues that the disability employment system must move beyond rapid job placement toward psychologically safe, sustainable pathways. It highlights the role of NDIS employment counsellors, guided by the Psychologically Informed Employment Counselling Framework, in embedding trauma‑informed, neurodiversity‑affirming, rights‑based practice to address fragmentation and improve long‑term employment outcomes for people with disability.
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Lunch & learn: back pain, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace


This recorded webinar explores the impact of back pain, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace. These often non‑visible conditions significantly affect workforce participation and wellbeing. Helen Jentz, CEO of Musculoskeletal Health Australia, explains the challenges people face and outlines how workplaces can support employees through awareness, reasonable adjustments and inclusive practices that promote...
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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.