2018 Enhancing the Links Seminar

Session Overview Australian Network on Disability Statistics Our member organisations Membership Information Statistics Statistics on people in the workforce with Disability Disability Programs Stepping into Internship PACE Mentoring Sharing Information Disability Management in the Workplace Workplace Adjustments

About AND We are a member-based organisation We are not a recruitment agency We are not a charity OUR PURPOSE To advance the equitable inclusion of people with disability in all aspects of business OUR VISION To create a disability confident Australia as a national peak body. OUR MISSION To provide expert advice and services on disability to employers, Government representatives and industry bodies

AND – What we do? Access and Inclusion Index Consultancy Services Learning Solutions Connecting People with disability with business Disability Confident Recruiter Consultancy partners

Membership The Australian Network on Disability (AND) is Australia’s only business network, dedicated to supporting your access and inclusion goals. We make it easier for you to welcome people with disability as customers and employees. Benefits Articulate your specific business case for inclusion of people with disability Link strategies for access and inclusion to Human Resources, Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility objectives Build disability confidence Be diversity leaders

We work with over 200 public and private sector organisations, all of which have the opportunity to participate in our programs.

Profile of Australian Population 1 in 5 People have a disability 18.5% of the population has disability, that’s over 4 million Australians 45% Australians will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime Disability can be visible or invisible

Prevalence of Disability Age 15 1:13 Age 25 1:12 Age 45 1:6 Age 60 1:3 Age 75 1:2

Our Programs

About Stepping Into Paid internship in Winter or Summer university break Degree-relevant work experience Develop skills, build network, enhance your resume HOW DID STEPPING INTO BEGIN? AND partnered with Sparke Helmore Lawyers to offer clerkships exclusively to law students with disability in 2005. HOW DOES IT WORK? Employers offer opportunities for students with disability to gain work experience in various disciplines. WHAT CAN I EXPECT? Interview experience, a supportive recruitment process, valuable feedback, and degree-relevant work.

How it works? Placements are for a minimum 152 hours, which can be worked as a four-week block or flexibly across a semester of study. The attendance format is negotiated between student and supervisor. Internships can be hosted at an organisation’s head office, regional or other location that gives students a chance to experience a range of tasks and project challenges, commensurate with their study and interests.  Each candidate’s eligibility for Stepping Into is verified by AND. We’ll guide the host organisation on adjustments that will facilitate successful business outcomes. The nature of a student’s disability will not be shared with the host organisation.

Information for Employers and Benefits Stepping Into is a national internship program that connects skilled and talented university students with disability to your business. It will support you to cultivate an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. Managers and supervisors who have taken part in the program are impressed by the high calibre of students and tell us the program supports their colleagues to build their disability confidence. Business benefits Increase your disability confidence by working alongside people with disability. Be an employer of choice for people with disability. Grow a diverse and inclusive workforce to support innovation and change.  Gain customer loyalty. Strengthen workplace morale and productivity.  Studies show employees with disability have fewer scheduled absences than employees without disability, as well as increased tenure.

Information for Students and Benefits AND’s Stepping Into program can help you gain paid, hands-on work experience with leading Australian businesses. We work closely with these sought-after organizations' to ensure quality internships are delivered in accessible and inclusive working environments. Grow your self-confidence and build your network of contacts, while you study. Stepping Into will make it easier for you to transition from study to employment. Benefits Gain valuable career-relevant work experience. Learn new skills to enhance your resume. Grow your knowledge of your chosen industry and get a ‘foot in the door’. Develop networking and social skills in a professional environment. Improve your job application and interview techniques. Preview a job or workplace to see if it’s right for you. Receive support throughout the program. 

Timeframes & Eligibility SUMMER 2018/2019 August-September: Applications open 03/09/2018 October-November: Interviews December-February: Placements commence WINTER 2019 March-April: Applications open (TBA) May-June: Interviews July-August: Placements commence ELIGIBILITY Second or Final year at University Registered with your University’s Disability Services

Stepping Into Video - Paid internship program for university students in their final or penultimate year

PACE Mentoring

PACE Overview Program runs from April – August & August - November Involves minimum of 6-8 face-to-face meetings Meetings are usually 1-2 hours Meetings are held at the mentor’s workplace Meetings are mentee-led – set the agenda etc. Work towards mentee’s career objectives and goals

Meeting ideas Mentees and Eligibility Eligibility 18 years of age + A student or jobseeker with disability May have previous work experience Meeting ideas Setting expectations / goals How the business works Career development – networking (LinkedIn) Communication skills Mock interviews Job application practice Dress codes Plan of action – post PACE

Why Mentees Participate? May be re-entering the workforce May be transitioning to work after University/TAFE University/TAFE student wanting to gain workplace exposure Exploring a career change Seeking new or different skills To grow their workplace confidence

What is Mentoring? Mentoring is a developmental partnership through which one person shares knowledge, skills, information and passion to foster the personal and professional growth of someone else

Role of the Mentor Share their experience - work and life Be open to doing things differently Be clear and set expectations with the mentee Provide constructive feedback Benefits Share your skills and knowledge Enhance your understanding of access and inclusion in the workplace Contribute to your organisation’s disability confidence Give back and provide support

PACE Mentoring Video - MENTOR

PACE Mentoring Video - Mentee Previous PACE Mentees and Mentors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hq1azk_SRUM&t=1s

Sharing Information YOUR RIGHTS The DDA prohibits discrimination against people with disability throughout all stages of the employment process. Employers are obligated to make adjustments to accommodate an individual’s disability. WORKPLACE ADJUSTMENTS Workplace adjustments allow a person to: Perform the inherent or essential requirements of their job safely in the workplace Have equal opportunity in recruitment processes, promotion and ongoing development Experience equitable terms and conditions of employment Maximise productivity

What is a Workplace Adjustment? A workplace adjustment is a change to a work process, practice, procedure or environment that enables a candidate or employee with disability to perform the inherent requirement of the job

What are the most common adjustments? Accessible premises Additional support/mentoring Assistive technology Adjustments to communication styles Supervision Workstation accommodation Ergonomic equipment Flexible working hours Auslan / Captioning Psychological support Job design

The Programs Team 1300 36 36 45 applications@and.org.au