Disability employment services
Journal article
Holding the space for change: the psychologically informed employment counselling framework in Customised Employment practice
The Psychologically Informed Employment Counselling Framework (PIE‑CF) integrates counselling, trauma‑informed care and vocational rehabilitation within Customised Employment. Built around presence, inquiry and engagement, it offers an evidence‑based, relational model to support trust, vocational identity and sustained employment, and provides a policy‑relevant framework for embedding psychological safety in disability employment practice.
Research Summary
‘What works’ in employment services and supports for mature-age jobseekers with acquired disability and health conditions
This report summarises evidence on employment services and supports for mature-age jobseekers with acquired disability and health conditions. It outlines what works, what does not, and key evidence gaps, drawing implications for employment services. The summary highlights approaches to improve outcomes, emphasising employer engagement, system coordination, and more effective support for diverse jobseeker needs overall.
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.
Video
Lunch & learn: towards inclusive practice for people with intellectual disability
This recorded webinar explains what intellectual disability is, why employment matters, and how inclusive practice can create better job opportunities. It highlights practical, lived‑experience insights to support more inclusive and accessible employment opportunities for people with an intellectual disability.
Video
Lunch & learn: how you can use evidence to make a difference in your work
This recorded webinar focuses on how research and data-driven evidence can be practically applied to improve employment services and life outcomes for people with disability. The presenters highlight common barriers and offers practical strategies to overcome them. Overall, the message is that embedding evidence‑based practice improves real‑world outcomes.