Seeing Machines wins at the 2019 Chief Minister's Inclusion Awards

Seeing Machines won the Inclusion in Private Sector Employment award. This award recognises a business, organisation or individual within the private sector that has provided inclusive and innovative employment practices.

Seeing Machines Ltd is a global technology company headquartered in Canberra Act that monitors drivers to detect fatigue and distraction in order to prevent road accidents. Seeing Machines introduced Project Embrace – an initiative to create targeted opportunities in Canberra for the local community of neurodiverse candidates.  The company adapted the interview process to ensure accessibility for people with disability and to improve the overall candidate experience.

Seeing Machines also received the Chief Minister's Award for Excellence, which is selected from all award recipients. The judges were impressed with the depth of Seeing Machines inclusion of people who are neurodiverse throughout the development of the project. From the co-creation to adapted interview processes to offering nationally accredited certifications to support career progression. The judges commended Seeing Machines for setting a new norm in inclusion in employment, that is clearly demonstrated by the retention of all 19 of the neurodiverse staff initially employed.