Disability Inclusive Workplace Guide

Over 4.4 million Australians (nearly 1 in 5) have a disability, including mental, sensory, or mobility restrictions.

Increasingly, there is a strong expectation from the community that employers will actively recruit diverse and inclusive workforces. This includes using inclusive recruitment practices, accommodating employees through workplace adjustments, and promoting career progression pathways.

Creating barrier-free, inclusive workplaces ensures we attract talent from the entire pool and are more likely to retain valuable staff who may acquire a disability due to accident, illness, or aging.

With 1 in 5 Australians experiencing mental illness each year and 1 in 5 being neurodivergent, it’s likely your team already includes individuals with invisible disabilities. So, why not explore how to support your whole team to thrive?

Benefits of an inclusive business include:

• Reduced absenteeism and staff turnover.
• Enhanced organisational capacity through diverse skills and problem-solving approaches.
• Improved staff engagement, efficiency, and productivity in a culture that values everyone.

For tips on fostering disability inclusion within your workplace, download the Training for the Future Disability Inclusive Workplace Guide now.