The UK’s Business Disability Forum released their latest research “Square Holes for Square Pegs: Current Practice in Employment and Autism.” The research surveyed the responses of their 300 member organisations, including a variety of industry sectors; autism and employment specialists; and … Read more about Clear communication breaks down barriers to employment for people with autism
Articles:
Improving employment opportunities for young people with mental illness
Young Australians with mental health concerns are more likely to be unemployed or not studying than their peers. Orygen, the National Centre of Excellence in Youth Mental Health, has reviewed the evidence on how to overcome the low vocational outcomes of young people with mental illness. The … Read more about Improving employment opportunities for young people with mental illness
How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team
We pride ourselves on being a wholly inclusive organisation. A leader in disability employment and recruitment, EPIC's inclusive workplace culture is vital to us. An inclusive workplace ensures that every staff member feels valued. Diverse workforces increase morale, productivity and … Read more about How to be an inclusive leader – from EPIC Assist’s Senior Leadership Team
‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be available in every office
Mental illness is the third leading cause of disability in Australia. In the work environment, 1 in 5 employees are likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time, and untreated depression results in over 6 million work days lost each year. Many workplaces are … Read more about ‘Mental Health First Aid’ should be available in every office
Improve the accessibility of workplace documents
Within businesses of any size, it is important to ensure that all communication is effective, and can reach everyone on staff. In Australia, people with disability make up 20% of the population. All documents and communications should meet similar accessibility standards to websites, to ensure … Read more about Improve the accessibility of workplace documents
How to reduce workplace stress
Work stress can stem from many causes: long hours, heavy workload, job insecurity and conflict with colleagues. Not only does this have detrimental effects on the individual, but to the organisation that is at risk of a decrease in employee morale and productivity. Here’s what employers and … Read more about How to reduce workplace stress
Supporting colleagues with mental illness
1 in 5 employees is likely to be experiencing a mental health condition at any given time. We spend many hours every week alongside our coworkers, which puts us in a good position to notice changes in their mood or behaviour. Working alongside a colleague experiencing mental illness may raise … Read more about Supporting colleagues with mental illness
Creating a world that does not disable people with disability
A person is not disabled by their body and its perceived limitations, but by society’s attitude and limiting set of norms. By removing societal and environmental barriers, people with disability can be independent, equal and live with greater control over their own lives. What is person-centered … Read more about Creating a world that does not disable people with disability