Australia’s disability employment landscape is transforming. The National Disablity Insurance Scheme continues to be rolled out across Australia, with the expectation of direct employment growth. Changes to government programs for people with disability are also underway.

In this guide learn six strategies that enable people with disability to be active and contributing members of their communities. The workbook emphasises that human connection is essential for well-being, safety and a fulfilling life. People with disability often face social isolation and this guide provides steps to foster genuine community inclusion not through segregated...

This study focused on the perceptions and perspectives of people with intellectual disability working in open employment with support from Disability Employment Services (DES); supported employment through Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs); and social enterprise employment.

In this video, Sean Fisher and his supporters share his journey into paid employment. By starting with Sean’s interests and gift for hospitality and looking at tasks that needed to be completed, Sean was able to find a good match in paid employment. With the encouragement of his co-workers and the guidance of his support...

Peter Rowe shares a presentation on his work as a musician, writer and visual artist. He notes the importance of having people around him who believed in what he could do and those who focused on his potential.