Barriers to work
Alternative labels
Barriers to employment
Briefing paper
Income support payments and employment dynamics: the experience of humanitarian migrants in Australia
This paper investigates employment transitions for humanitarian migrants and offers insights on the patterns and key drivers of the transition from income support payments to paid employment as a main income source. It makes findings in areas such as participation in English language study, overseas qualifications and early engagement in other studies or job training.
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.
Journal article
Quality employee–manager relationships are key to career success
This study explores how the quality of employee-manager relationships influences workplace success, particularly for autistic employees. It examines whether strong relationships enhance job satisfaction, career development and the ability to use their strengths at work. They find that a strong employee-manager relationship consistently predicts workplace success for autistic employees.
Strategy
Disability Action Plan 2025–2030
The purpose of this action plan is to promote and prioritise disability inclusion within workplaces and the community and remove barriers for people with disability. The plan sets the foundations for inclusion, accessibility, strengthening disability leadership and improving outcomes for people and staff with disability.
Guide
How to make your hiring process more accessible
When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. This guide offers tips on simple ways to make your recruitment process more accessible in ways that will benefit everyone.