Resources for people with disability

A man working in a grocery store. He wears a buttoned up shirt and a green apron. He appears to have Down Syndrome.

Employment plays a central role in improving the economic, social and personal wellbeing of Australians with disability.

The resources outlined below have been developed to support people with disability:

seeking employment
progressing their career
considering self-employment.

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Finding and applying for a job

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Preparing for an interview

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Identifying as a person with disability in the workplace

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Writing a resume and cover letter

A woman in a wheelchair is smiling while she is on a phone call. She is working from home on her laptop.

Self-employment for people with disability

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Identifying accessible and inclusive employers

A young man with Down Syndrome is holding up an EFTPOS machine to a customer. He is working in a café.

Your rights as an employee under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)

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Disability and employment in Australia

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The economic and business benefits of employing people with disability