IncludeAbility

Season's greetings from IncludeAbility! We're taking a break over the holidays and the new year. We'll be back on the 6th of January. See you then!

📣 Want to create a more inclusive workplace for young people with disability? Join CYDA's free webinar "Voices on Work" on Dec 10th and hear directly from young people with disability about the barriers they face in the workplace. Register now: loom.ly/2Y1iU8Y

@CydaAu have produced a series of employment resources as part of their DREAM Employment Network. You can access these in PDF and Word format, and in Easy Read! Access them here: loom.ly/8ohCJUQ

On Tuesday, our Commissioner Rosemary Kayess spoke at the Parliamentary Forum 'Securing prosperous futures: The vital link between inclusive education and employment', hosted by @PWDAustralia and @FamAdvocacyNSW! #disabilityinclusion

Members of the IncludeAbility team will be attending this forum today, hosted by @PWDAustralia and @FamAdvocacyNSW. Our Commissioner @RosemaryKayess will be delivering the keynote address!

A year has passed since the Disability Royal Commission's final report. In this article, Nas Campanella and @evanb_y discuss the supported wage system and Australian Disability Enterprises, their history, relevance today, and the case for reform. loom.ly/eTT5MA0

WE NEED YOUR HELP. #SpeakingfromExperience aims to empower victim-survivors to drive change. If you have been sexually harassed at work, have your say on what needs to change to make workplaces safer: loom.ly/zZOqi_I Submissions close 30 September 2024

You have 7 days left to apply to be an IncludeAbility Ambassador! IncludeAbility Ambassadors publicly promote the IncludeAbility project and work with employers to support workplace accessibility and inclusion. Learn more and apply using this link: loom.ly/8TnniI0

This week is the final week to apply to join the IncludeAbility Expert Advisory Group! Expert Advisory Group members provide lived experience of disability and subject matter expertise to the IncludeAbility project. Learn more and apply with this link: loom.ly/8TnniI0

#SpeakingfromExperience is a project run by the Australian Human Rights Commission raising awareness of the impact workplace sexual harassment, especially in underrepresented groups. If you have been sexually harassed at work, we need YOUR voice: loom.ly/nSG1wEY

We are looking for people to become IncludeAbility Ambassadors and join our Expert Advisory Group! Follow this link to our website to learn more and apply! loom.ly/8TnniI0

@abcnews covers Australian Spatial Analytics, a company training and employing young neurodiverse people as Geospatial Data Analysts. It has also made adjustments to the workplace to accommodate for the sensory needs of employees! Read here: loom.ly/SB0TXlE

This interesting article in @ConversationEDU covers the surging percentage of Australians with disability in recent years. Potential reasons for this include more autism diagnoses, COVID-19 and increased disability awareness. Read here: loom.ly/nn9on3Q

The final three @CydaAu DREAM Network events for young people with disability are open for registration! The next is a workshop on 'Using online job searches to find the right job for you.' Find more details here: loom.ly/FGnQgGY

Consultation for DSS's new specialist disability employment program closes in 10 days. Make sure to have your say before it closes! Follow this link for details and to see how to submit feedback: loom.ly/gQq8d_w

Last week, @DivCouncilAus and @Aus_DN released their report 'Disability Data at Work', looking into how data can be used to create disability inclusive workplaces. Read the coverage by @HRLeaderAU here: loom.ly/R45hrN0

For this year's #InternationalYouthDay, take a look at The Disabled Employee, a podcast by @CydaAu. In this episode, the hosts discuss the emotional impact of being without work and reigniting your spark. Listen here: loom.ly/JtisvXE

32% of Australians with disability earn less than $383 per week, but the average weekly housing cost is almost $500. Award wage employment for people with disability is crucial for combating homelessness. #H2024 #HomelessnessWeek loom.ly/26SwOpE

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess has urged the Federal Government to make a stronger commitment to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations, if the vision for a more inclusive Australia is to ever be achieved. Read more: loom.ly/ToNP1iM

Next Wednesday, the @DivCouncilAus is launching its joint report with @Aus_DN titled 'Disability Data at Work'. It will discuss how organisations can create safe environments for employees to share their disability status. Register here: loom.ly/eQHuRq0