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Journal article
Supporting employment transitions for people with intellectual disabilities
Disability Enterprises have the potential to address employment barriers that people with an intellectual disability experience as they move into open employment through strategic organisational design. This report explores how well organisations align with best practice models and the ongoing challenges they face in supporting open employment pathways for people with a disability.
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Empowering inclusive workplaces with JobAccess for employers
Hiring Deaf and hard of hearing staff brings valuable skills but many employers worry about accessibility costs. This webinar explains how the Employment Assistance Fund pays for workplace adjustments like Auslan interpreting and assistive technology. This can help employers learn how to access funding to support teams and help businesses thrive.
Report
Australian charities report: 12th edition
An annual analysis of the information received from Australian charities. It presents findings based on information from 53,641 Annual Information Statements submitted by charities for the 2024 reporting period. This edition outlines an overall analysis of data at a broad charity sector level, and a more detailed analysis of data focused on charity size.
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Lunch & learn: how to create good jobs for people with disabilities
This recorded webinar explores the 'Good Job' creation matrix, providing a practical framework to help employers reimagine, redefine and redesign roles within their organisation to effectively meet business objectives, while creating quality jobs for people with disability.
Report
Balancing act: project report on pruning gas networks
This report explores attitudes towards gas network pruning (strategic decommissioning). It focuses on Australian households facing barriers to electrification and finds generally positive attitudes to the idea of repurposing gas pipeline expenditure for local area electrification. The report recommends governments and regulators develop and implement pruning, prioritising fully funded upgrades for low-income households.