Reading and Resources
- Myths and Facts
- Why employ people with disability
- Employability Skills
- Job Access
- National Disability Recruitment Coordinator
- Disability Employment Services
- Occupational Health and Safety
- The Business Case
- Employer Incentives and Financial Assistance
- Building a Partnership
- Legislation: Disability Discrimination Act (1992)
- Language & Communication
- About Disability Employment Australia
- Acknowledgements
- Video Resources
- Connecting with Employers via Social Media
Why Employ People with a Disability
18.5% of the Australian population has a disability - that's over four million people*.
By employing people with disability businesses can:.
- Attract and retain the best candidates from a wider talent pool
- Retain other employees who have valuable experience and knowledge should they acquire a disability
- Reduce hiring and training costs
- Improve productivity through innovation and technology
- Reduce sick leave and early 'medical' retirements
- Strengthen workplace morale
- Customise products and services to increase profitability
- Attract a broader customer base and increase customer loyalty
- Reduce workplace incidents
- Reduce the risk of claims of unlawful discrimination against the organisation
- Leverage payroll tax benefits (NSW only).
(Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics, Ageing, Disability & Carers Report 2009)
