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About DEA
Peak Organisation for DisabilityEmployment Services (DES) Providers
244 organisations across 2000 sites
Represent, Support, Resource
Real jobs with real pay for people with
disability in open supported
employment
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United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
Past
Medical model of disability
Special schools, residentialsettings and sheltered workshops
Emphasis on people with disability
integrating with society
Unintended consequences
(exclusion)
Present / Future
Social model of disabilityParadigm shift
Mainstream schools, residential
settings and employment
Emphasis on society including
people with disability
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Employment
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Australias Track Record
Australia ranks 21 out of 29 OECD
countries for the employment
participation rate of people with
disability
(Source: OECD, 2010, Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking
the Barriers, p. 51)
Approximately 44.7% of people with a disability in Australia are living
either near or below the poverty line; this is double the (relative) OECD
average of 22%.
(Source: OECD, 2010, Sickness, Disability and Work: Breaking the Barriers, p. 55 )
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MythPeople with disability have few skills and cant or
dont want to work.
FactThe ABS reports that over one million Australians with disability are already in the
workforce. Australians with disability work, pay taxes, purchase goods and services
and go on holidays.(Source:ABS, Ageing, Disability & Carers Report 2009)
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MythMy workers compensation premiums will skyrocket I cant afford it!
FactAn Australian Government review of research found that workers with disability are
no more likely to be injured at work than other employees.
(Source:Are People with Disability a Risk at Work? A review of the evidence, Australian Safety and Compensation Council, 2007)
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MythPeople with disability always need expensive and high-tech
equipment. I cant afford that for my business.
FactSimple and inexpensive devices are often fundamental in helping people with
disability live and work to their full potential. Assistive devices can be as simple as
an adjustable desk, or keeping a pen and paper at a service counter tocommunicate with a person who is Deaf or hard of hearing.
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Business case for employing
PWDWhy Employ People with Disability?
Wider talent pool
Retention of employees
Reduce on-boarding costs
Improve productivity
Reduce sick leave
Strengthen morale Attract more customers
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Case Studies
Walters Story
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Philips Story
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Resources / Further InfoResources
Job Access
National Disability Recruitment Coordinator
Australian Network on Disability
Disability Employment Services (DES)
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Disability Employment Services (DES)
Source candidates
Assist with job customisation
Information about financial (and other) supports
Assist with purchasing and implementing adjustments
Advice on the best ways to work with new employee Offer onsite support for as long as required
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Questions & AnswersBevan Burkin Policy Officer
Bevan.Burkin@disabilityemployment.org.au
www.disabilityemployment.org.au
0400 867 656
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