Employment and volunteering

Making Inclusion Happen > Employment and volunteering

Key initiatives include:

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"