Disability employment
Alternative labels
Inclusive employment
Strategy
Every opportunity: Victorian economic participation plan for people with disability 2018–2020
This strategy document outlines the Victorian government’s three year plan to enhance the economic participation of people with disability.
Guide
Seven steps to self-direction
A workbook focused on achieving successful self-directed support arrangements by fostering a right relationship between people with disability, their families, friends and paid support workers. The guide is structured around seven strategic steps intended to build trust, solve problems and increase the resilience of the person being supported.
Journal article
Editorial introduction: An introduction to employer engagement in the field of HRM
This editorial introduces a special journal issue that brings together HRM and social policy perspectives on employer engagement. The authors argue that improving labour market participation among vulnerable groups requires greater attention to employers, their recruitment practices, workplace policies, and organisational decision-making. The article positions employer engagement as a critical bridge between HRM research and...
Discussion paper
Acknowledging ability: overcoming the barriers to employment for people living with disabilities
This discussion paper highlights the connection between disability and poverty, and explores how to help people with disabilities to thrive.
Journal article
Nature and extent of on-the-job training for employees with an intellectual disability
This pilot study investigates the quality and extent of on-the-job training provided to employees with intellectual disabilities in an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). The study aimed to assess staff knowledge and use of 15 evidence-based training strategies and to understand the perceptions of employees with intellectual disabilities. Findings revealed that while staff were familiar with...