Australian Disability Network

Our very own Program Lead, Tia K. was a panelist for the "Inside the graduate recruitment process" Panel at La Trobe University.   This panel was a great opportunity for Tia to share about:   💡 How Australian Disability Network supports employers to make their recruitment process accessible and inclusive. 💡 What workplace adjustments are, and how a student or jobseeker can make a request during the recruitment process. 💡 Workplace adjustments that have been made for previous candidates.   Do you have a question about how to get started with your industry? Let us know in the comments!   #Students #Disability #Mentoring

Learn how you can track your organisation's disability inclusion with our Access and Inclusion Lead, Rosie Lane! The Access and Inclusion Index is a great tool to help you understand where you are in your access and inclusion journey for people with disability, but also how to get to where you want to be! Our team work closely with you and provide an in-depth report of your organisation's progress and recommendations to help you reach your goals! Are you ready to build your roadmap to disability inclusion? Reach out to [email protected] to get started today.

Congratulations to our Stepping Into intern, Katrina for successfully graduating with a Bachelor of Science/Bachelor of Arts from Monash University.   We are so proud to have been part of this journey through Katrina's opportunity as an intern with Department of Justice and Community Safety, Victoria.   "Thank you Australian Disability Network! So grateful for the opportunity I was given and the doors it opened for me!" -Katrina.   Grow in your career with a disability confident organisation. Apply for an internship today! https://lnkd.in/gibWrM_N   #Internship #Disability #Students

A truly accessible and inclusive workplace incorporates accessibility into your procurement processes. The Technology Accessibility Selection Tool supports organisations to procure accessible and inclusive Information and Communication Technology (ICT). The tool can also be used to evaluate and determine the accessibility of ICT resources. Find out how to access this free tool on our website: https://lnkd.in/g-vD74tQ #Accessibility #FreeResource #WorkplaceInclusion

We love meeting you all in-person! 👋   Our awesome Programs Team went out to universities to talk about how our PACE Mentoring and Stepping Into Internship Programs can help grow your career! 🎓   We were also delighted to be at the Equal Employment Opportunity Network (EEON) 5th Biennial Inclusion and Diversity Summit as a stall holder.   Thank you to University of Melbourne, University of Sydney, La Trobe University, University of Wollongong, University of Canberra for having us and we can't wait to be at the next one!   Want to find out more about our Programs? Reach out to our team via [email protected]   #Students #Jobseekers #Disability #Opportunity  

Our Stepping Into program creates job ready graduates 🌟 Stepping Into interns are 73% more likely to secure roles related to their studies, compared to 66% of other graduates with disability. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow your career with a disability confident organisation 🙌 Find your next internship opportunity and apply today: https://lnkd.in/gEx2N7NB? #Internship #Opportunity #Disability #Students

Here's what we found from our Access and Inclusion Index! 🔎 💡 Since 2016, 163 Australian Businesses have identified, measured and progressed their disability inclusion. 💡 In 2023, 580,021 employees benefitted from their organisation’s participation. 💡 The Index 2023 Top 5 Performers were Coles Group, Westpac, nbn® Australia, Australian Taxation Office, Medibank. All five have participated in the Index over multiple years, gaining momentum and progress each time they took part. 💡 In 2023, of participating organsiations, 63% have a Disability Champion, 85% have an ERG, DEN, Steering Committee or Informal group, 78% have an Access & Inclusion Plan or a Diversity & Inclusion Strategy. Want to build your roadmap to disability inclusion? Learn more about our Access and Inclusion Index: https://lnkd.in/g9mgCMSU Contact Rosie Lane, Access and Inclusion Index Lead via email [email protected] or phone 02 8270 9200 to get started!

Say "hi" to Ryllonna (rah-lawn-ah), our incredible Relationship Manager! 👋 Ryllonna has 15 year's experience in Employee Relations and Team Leadership with the Canadian federal government and the Department of National Defence. She also worked in the non-profit sector, specializing in community development, employment services and training and facilitation. Her passion for education led her to teach in post-secondary education as a college instructor! ✈️ With her recent move to Australia, Ryllonna is very excited to use her advisory experience in a way that gets back to her roots in the nonprofit sector. She looks forward to making an impact in the disability space. 💜 Ryllonna's favourite part about working with Australian Disability Network is supporting member organisation's commitment to go beyond compliance and create a truly dignified inclusive experience for all staff. 💃 Dancing has always been a part of Ryllonna's life. She taught dance through high school and university and danced with a couple of performance groups. She may not be in the studio or on the stage anymore, but you’ll always find her dancing!

Create a ripple effect in building an accessible environment ⭐ Continuing our series sharing top tips for making your workplace environment accessible – these four tips focus on ways to create a more accessible office culture. 1. #SayTheWord Disability. Don’t fear the word ‘disability’. “Differently abled”, “people of all abilities”, “disAbility”, “diffAbled” and “special needs” are all euphemistic and can be considered patronising. Make sure you are using inclusive language and adapt your language to suit individual preferences. 2. Don’t assume. Not sure what to do? Just ask! People with disability are the experts on what adjustments they require and what their preferred method of communication is, so ask the person what they may need. 3. Label jars, not people. How do you refer to a person with disability? By their name of course! 4. Speak Up. People can’t fix problems they don’t know about. If you see a practice in your workplace that is not accessible, speak up, and call for those practices to improve. Shout out to Briar Harte for sharing our post from before, we're excited to reshare for everyone to refresh their memory! #Accessibility #Inclusion #Disability #WorkCulture #Adjustments

Wow! Check out Australia Post who are leading the way in Workplace Inclusion with their incredible initiatives! Interested in getting started with your organisation? Contact us today at [email protected]