The focus of this book chapter is on how leaders and executives can improve their strategic decision-making around staff resourcing to foster work opportunities for people with disabilities and also support strategic business objectives. It outlines evidence-based strategies for disability inclusion.

This report – in response to the Australian Productivity Commission’s inquiry Building a skilled and adaptable workforce – finds that while time pressures on teachers need solutions, the Commission's recommendations risk narrowing teachers’ roles to delivering pre-packaged lessons. Teachers overwhelmingly identify administration, compliance and lack of support staff as the biggest barriers to effective teaching.

The purpose of this action plan is to promote and prioritise disability inclusion within workplaces and the community and remove barriers for people with disability. The plan sets the foundations for inclusion, accessibility, strengthening disability leadership and improving outcomes for people and staff with disability.

This resource offers guidance on building an inclusive workplace culture where people with intellectual disability feel valued and supported. It includes tips on role modelling positive behaviour, running inclusive meetings, planning accessible social events, encouraging daily connections, and recognising everyone’s contributions.

This guide help employers support staff with intellectual disability through clear expectations, regular supervision and constructive feedback. It highlights the importance of building trust using both formal and informal feedback, inviting employee input, and discussing workplace adjustments to help people succeed at work.