Key initiatives include:
Inclusion in Employment Project
Canberra Business Chamber, the ACT Inclusion Council and the ACT Government have partnered and formed the Inclusion in Employment Project to expand employment opportunities for people with disability in Canberra’s private sector.
Disability Confidence Canberra
This Information Handbook Manual and Checklist can assist employers who want to be more inclusive and accessible for people who are ageing or have disability.
ACT Public Service - workforce inclusion initiatives
The ACT Public Service is committed to building a more inclusive workforce, and continues to support and encourage employment opportunities for people with disability through a range of different initiatives.
How do I get a job, or access employment supports?
JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Find out about Disability Employment Services (DES), workplace modifications and other Australian Government assistance that may be available.
ACT Inclusion Council
The ACT Inclusion Council is a Canberra group of business, government and community leaders that work in partnership with the community to develop initiatives that value and engage people with disability as customers, suppliers, employees and employers in business.
Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards (CMIAs)
The CMIAs provide acknowledgement of the outstanding achievements of businesses, organisations and individuals who have demonstrated excellence and innovation in inclusion and access. There are awards for inclusion in business, public sector employment and private sector employment.
The Future Is Inclusive podcast
The Future Is Inclusive is a new, locally produced ten-part podcast that explores the experiences of people with disability, their families and allies, including in episode 5: "How to make your workplace inclusive"
Interesting resources - from the ACT and elsewhere:
Australian Human Rights Commission resources
Australian Network on Disability factsheets
- Understanding disability
- Employer responsibilities
- Information for students and jobseekers with disability
- Stepping Into internships
- Positive Action towards Career Engagement (PACE) Mentoring
JobAccess
Volunteering ACT
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) website
- Thinking about work (including 'Let's talk about work' booklet)
- Getting job ready (discussing employment goals during NDIS planning)
- Already working or returning to work
Other relevant links
News
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Fri 26 Nov
Involved eNews – 26 November
Involved eNews – 26 November
International Day of People with Disability (I-Day) is fast approaching!
Mon 15 Nov
The ABC has partnered with I-Day
The ABC has partnered with I-Day
People with disability share their stories
Mon 1 Nov
Replay of Imagine More Get That Good Life! Confere...
Replay of Imagine More Get That Good Life! Conference
replay of all sessions free and on-demand
Events
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Mon 25 Jul - Mon 26 Sep
10:00am
2022 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards
Nominations for the 2022 Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards are now open.
The Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our Canberra businesses,...
The Chief Minister’s Inclusion Awards celebrate and acknowledge the outstanding achievements of our Canberra businesses,...
Thu 4 - Tue 16 Aug
Position Available at Libraries ACT
Libraries ACT are looking to employ a Disability Inclusion and Learning Coordinator
This role will work with the community to identify literacy, social and access needs and facilitate the provision...
This role will work with the community to identify literacy, social and access needs and facilitate the provision...
Thu 4 - Sun 28 Aug
12:00am
Official Visitors - multiple vacancies
Call for Expressions of Interest
Expressions of Interest are sought from highly motivated persons with suitable qualifications and/or experience for appointment as Official Visitor under the Offici...
Expressions of Interest are sought from highly motivated persons with suitable qualifications and/or experience for appointment as Official Visitor under the Offici...