The Department of Social Services has launched an initiative to help jobseekers with disability meet potential employers to explore opportunities.
AccessAbility Day 2018 will be held nationally in the week of 26 to 30 November — the week before International Day of People with Disability.
Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services, Jane Prentice said AccessAbility Day was a voluntary, obligation-free day for employers to see the potential of a person with disability and learn about available support.
“For people with disability, AccessAbility Day provides an opportunity to gain an insight into a new workplace or type of employment and establish new work connections,” Ms Prentice said.
“AccessAbility Day is available to jobseekers with disability who are registered with a Disability Employment Services [DES] provider and looking for work.”
She said DES jobseekers and employers would be able to take part in AccessAbility Day on any one day during the Week, at a time mutually suitable to both parties.
Ms Prentice said placement matches between employers and jobseekers would be organised by DES providers.
“In 2017, AccessAbility Day was trialled in eight regional and metropolitan pilot locations across Australia,” she said.
“The pilot is considered a resounding success with more than 240 employers registered, collectively hosting more than 440 people with disability in their workplace for a day.”
