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Research over the past decade into barriers of employment for people with disability cover the same concerns. Barriers to employment area easily overcome. Let's tackle the top five barriers head on! 1. Employers worry about the cost of providing reasonable facilities...

Ben is enjoying his role at Coles Mowbray, feels part of the team and says it’s one of the best jobs he has worked in! Ben’s mother Jo posted on Facebook, seeking employment for her son. The post caught the attention of Coles Mowbray Manager John, who reached out to...

Are you considering hiring a person with a disability? Consider that this decision will deliver more results than just filling a vacant employment position. Not only will you be changing a person’s life but you will be contributing to improving your local community as...

No viewer of ABC’s current show “Employable Me” on Tuesdays at 8.30pm could fail to be impressed at the commitment and courage of the stars of the program: six Australians with disabilities, searching for a job. These people share their frustrations and triumphs,...

Why do workplaces need to be stressful? Businesses who think that they get better results if their employees are stressed, working long hours or under pressure are making long-term mistakes. True, some pressure can be good. The extra adrenaline can help focus and...

Did you realise that one in five people in Australia have some form of disability? So, the chances that you are employing – or working with - someone within this statistic is very high. A disability is a limitation, impairment or restriction that may limit full and...

Hiring people with a disability makes good business sense. Disability can cover a wide range of situations:  deafness, sight impairment, physical infirmity, mental health disorders. None of these are a barrier to employment in themselves. Employers soon learn that...

Around 1 in 70 people in Australia are on the autism spectrum, according to Autism Spectrum Australia – but the unemployment rate for these Australians is 31.6% which is six times the rate of people without a disability. People who have been diagnosed with autism...