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Workplace structures and culture that support the wellbeing of people with an intellectual disability

This research explored the organisational characteristics contributing to positive wellbeing for workers with intellectual disability. It found the key elements were: diversity of roles, customised training and task matching, flexible rosters, a range of workplace environments and providing tailored support.
Guide

10 tips for inclusive training


This guide helps employers develop training that works for everyone and promotes an inclusive workplace culture. Inclusive training ensures all participants can fully engage with learning opportunities, removing barriers to participation and creating an environment where everyone can learn effectively.
Report

Australia’s disability strategy 2021–2031 outcomes framework: 2nd annual report


An overview of the progress being made 18 months after the start of the Strategy. The report examines 85 measures across seven outcome areas to track changes for people with disabilities in Australia over the life of the Strategy. Since the previous report, 22 measures have been updated: 7 of these show progress and 8...
Journal article

Brokering employment pathways from supported employment settings to the mainstream labour market

In Australia, many people with a disability work in Supported Employment Settings (SESs). This paper examines how one case study SES facilitates pathways to open employment for supported employees. The paper explores three key questions: what do these pathways look like, what role can SESs play in facilitating these transitions and what are the challenges...
Video

Customised Employment


A 12-part video series by customised employment professional Milton Tyree who draws upon decades of experience of finding work for people with intellectual disabilities. This series steps through a customised employment process including discovery, job analysis, identifying business needs, harnessing networks, employment meetings and job support.