1. A guide to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace
STRENGTH IN DIVERSITY
A guide to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace

2. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
People with disabilities can only do basic unskilled jobs
People with disabilities bring a range of skills, talents and abilities to the workplace

3. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
People with disabilities have a higher absentee rate
They are not constantly sick and do not need to take more time off work

4. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
People with disabilities have higher employment and training costs
The cost of employing and training a person with a disability is the same, or can sometimes be less, than for someone without a disability
Government services may be able to reimburse you for any devices a person with a disability may need

5. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
People with disabilities incur higher workers compensation and safety costs
There is no proof that people with disability are more susceptible to workplace accidents
Insurance premiums are based on accidents at work and not characteristics of employees

6. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
People with disabilities require more support at work that will reduce others’
productivity
Most people with a disability in a workplace setting need little or no support and are just as productive as their colleagues
Government services may be able to help businesses if an employee with a disability requires extra support

7. COMMON DISABILITY MYTHS IN THE WORKPLACE
A physical disability equals a mental disability
Employees with physical disability usually have little or no mental impairment
Acceptance comes with awareness and observing that workers with disability are competent and efficient in their jobs

8. WHY EMPLOY PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY?
Diversifies your workforce
Untapped talent pool
Attract new market
Potential for:
Innovation
Universal design
Accessibility
Inclusiveness
Be seen as an employer of choice
Corporate social responsibility

9. BUSINESS BENEFITS People with disability are… Reliable Productive
Affordable

10. GOVERNMENT SERVICES Job Access
National Disability Recruitment Coordinator
Disability Employment Service Providers

11. GOVERNMENT PROVISIONS
Employment Assistance Fund
Disabled Apprentice Award Wage System
Supported Wage System
Wage Subsidy Scheme

12. CREATING AN INCLUSIVE WORKPLACE
Develop a disability action plan
Develop a better understanding of disability
Review accessibility of your workplace
Interviewing candidates and disclosing disability
Workplace flexibility
Identify a champion or sponsor

13. BENEFITS OF HIRING OLDER EMPLOYEES
Access to a broader talent pool
Retain corporate knowledge, skills and experience and networks
Reflect the age profile of customers
Increased reputation

14. BARRIERS TO EMPLOYMENT
Knowledge and understanding
Management skills
Stereotypes of older employees
Lack of leadership and strategy
Flexible work options
Legal and regulatory barriers

15. ADDRESSING EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS
Diversity and inclusion plan
Training for managers and employees
Inclusive recruitment practices
Promote flexible work options
Retention strategies
Access government incentives

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