The Albanese Government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Business Council of Australia to implement a disability employment pilot intended to improve employment opportunities for people with disability. […]
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Have your say on Disability Employment Services
A discussion paper on the proposed Disability Employment Services Quality Framework, that puts people with disability at the centre of the services they receive, is now available for public consultation. […]
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New day centre for adults with disability
Western-Sydney not-for-profit, The Junction Works has opened a state-of-the-art day centre facility in Seven Hills. The new facility can house 120 participants at a time and is an innovative shake-up […]
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Under investigation: DES Star Ratings system
Social Services Minister Amanda Rishworth has announced an investigation into the Disability Employment Services Star Ratings following a coding error that impacts the application of the system. Until the coding […]
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CPActive launches world-first education initiative
Disability advocates launch world-first education campaign.
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Dylan Alcott levels the employment playing field
A new job site, designed to connect people with disability to jobs from inclusive employers, has been unveiled by Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott. The disability-inclusive site, the Field, […]
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Hotel employment for people with disability gathers momentum
Spinal Cord Injuries Australia’s employment service, EmployAbility, and IHG Hotels & Resorts have joined forces to provide career opportunities within the hotel group across Australia for people with disability. “We […]
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Business disAbility awards honour inclusion
It was record breaking night at the recent Business disAbility Awards held in Toowoomba, Queensland. The sold-out gala dinner welcomed 368 guests to the event that recognised people and businesses […]
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Winners announced at 2022 Nova Short Film Festival
The winners of the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival were announced at a red-carpet ceremony in Sydney. This unique film event, that puts the spotlight on people with disability, […]
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University program extended to more graduates with disability
The Australian Network on Disability has broadened the eligibility criteria for its Stepping Into Program that connects university students with disability to employers looking for interns. Currently open to students […]
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TAFE NSW hosting jobs event for disability sector
TAFE NSW Bega is partnering with local organisations to host a special event to highlight growing job opportunities in the local caring industry. Jobs for the Bega Valley will be […]
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Nova Film Festival previews nationally
It has been full houses all around as the NOVA Short Film Festival put on a national screening program. Over 200 people attended the Focus on Ability Short Film Festival […]