Why is it beneficial to your business to employ people with disability?
In the latest quarterly Business Beat, 41 per cent of businesses reported difficulty in attracting and retaining staff. With the ACT recording the lowest unemployment rate in Australia just 3.4 per cent) – it might be time for your business to tap into new talent pools.
Did you know that around 80,000 people with disability living in the ACT? That’s 19.4 per cent of the population, or 1 in 5 people, many of whom are ready and able to contribute to your workplace but often face barriers in finding employment.
To help businesses navigate this opportunity, the Canberra Business Chamber has been running a webinar series on employing people with disability facilitated by Frances Riggs, Access and Inclusion Consultancy Manager at GetAboutAble.
Webinar Series: Employing People with Disability
This series includes three key modules:
- Introduction to Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace – understanding the basics of creating an inclusive environment.
- Challenging Myths and Exploring Customised Employment – debunking common misconceptions and featuring a panel discussion with individuals sharing their living experiences in the job market.
- Developing a Disability Action and Inclusion Plan – practical steps to help your business move forward with inclusion.
Disability and Inclusion Action Plan: Module 3
In this webinar recording you will learn how to develop a Disability Action and Inclusion Plan for your business. Our presenter, Frances Riggs shares her expertise, followed by interactive activities and a Q&A session so that you can put learning into practice. We encourage you to watch the third webinar for valuable insights and practical tools.
Have you had a look at our Skills and Inclusion Hub? It’s your one-stop shop for creating and sustaining inclusive and diverse workplaces, where you can access a range of resources, information and advice.
If you have any questions, or you would like to access the full series please get in touch.
