How can organisations be more inclusive for employees with disabilities?

This EXpresso Moments webinar was on diversity equity and inclusion (DEI) – specifically looking at inclusivity for employees with a disability. Our speakers shared insights on just how many people and employees in Australia have a disability and how this can impact their working life. They also provided guidance on how to plan and establish a more inclusive and supportive environment for people with disabilities.

Our live audience of leading employers and HR professionals also gave us a snapshot of what their organisation is focusing on to improve inclusion for employees with disabilities.

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Key highlights

• One in six Australians are estimated to have a disability, approximately 4 million people, and about half of those are of working age. However, only 48% of working-age people with a disability are employed.
• Disability can be defined in two ways:
  • The Medical model looks at disability as an impairment or condition that impacts a person's daily life
  • The Social model views disability as the result of the interaction between people living with impairments and the barriers in their environment
• 90% of disabilities are non-apparent disabilities, and employees with non-apparent disabilities often choose not to disclose their condition at work for fear of stigma and discrimination.
• Organisations that have Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) see higher employee career aspirations and higher confidence levels from their employees.
• Employers need to take steps to make their workplaces physically safe and accessible, ensure privacy protection, foster a culture of respect, ensure inclusive practices and processes, and have an adjustment process in place.

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People with non-apparent disabilities often feel excluded at work and are likely to receive fewer benefits and access to training or advancement.”

Leesa Mills | Associate Director, Employee Experience

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Additional resources

1. WTW: Is there a future for DEI?
2. PWDA: Social model of disability
3. Evolve workplace wellbeing: New evidence on supporting people with disabling long-term health conditions to sustain work
4. Purple Champions & Allies Leaders’ Guide: building disability confidence from the inside out
5. ATLASSIAN: 3 ways to centre equity in the workplace

Meet our speakers

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Leesa Mills

Associate Director, Employee Experience

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Willierose Gautsch

Senior Associate, Employee Experience

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