Current disability employment measures focus on system outputs rather than individual impact. Few approaches assess personal outcomes, with most centred on processes and compliance. The paper proposes an outcomes‑based framework grounded in social quality theory – social inclusion, social cohesion, self‑determination and socio‑economic security – to better capture and improve the employment experiences of people...

This resource is for people with disability to help in preparing for, seeking out and improving employment opportunities and goals throughout their working life. This booklet introduces readers to common employment processes as well as new ideas that can assist them to pursue their employment goals more successfully.

Individual Placement and Support (IPS) is considered the most effective and evidence-based model of employment support for people living with mental ill-health. This framework aims to increase and retain IPS workforce availability, capacity, and capability to deliver IPS programs in headspace, ultimately improving vocational recovery outcomes for young people experiencing mental ill-health.

This framework underpins the Individual Placement and Support (IPS) Workforce Development Framework developed for headspace by providing consistent guidance on the skills and competencies required to be an effective IPS specialist.

This resource introduces the concept of job crafting, an approach that helps individuals increase autonomy, creativity and ownership of their work. The introductory guide explains what job crafting entails, outlines its professional benefits, and details why organisations should encourage employees to customise their roles to better utilize their strengths. The guide is available for download...