82% of Australian employers report ongoing skills shortages — but many are missing out on capable candidates with disability.
Finding the right people is getting harder.
Disability Awareness and Capacity Building Training helps organisations expand their talent pool, strengthen leadership capability and improve retention — in practical, realistic ways.
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30 minutes, no obligation.
Build workforce capacity through inclusion
The challenge employers are facing
Across industries, employers tell us the same thing:
- Roles are harder to fill
- Teams are stretched
- Turnover creates ongoing disruption
Our 2024 business consultation found that:
At the same time, leaders told us:
- They want the right skills and the right fit
- Wage subsidies alone do not influence hiring decisions
- Most uncertainty sits with managers, not intent
82%
of organisations are experiencing moderate to high skills shortages
9%
have actively engaged disability employment services in recent years
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“Most uncertainty sits with managers, not intent”
A practical opportunity
Our training focuses on building employer capability, not adding complexity.
Our approach helps you:
- Widen recruitment pipelines
- Make informed decisions about adjustments
- Support performance and confidence from day one
Who is this training for?
Our training is designed for decision-makers and people leaders across any industry who want to build inclusive employment capability in their organisation.
What the training covers
Training is tailored to your organisation and may include the following sessions:
Core capability sessions
Introduction to Disability
Builds shared understanding of disability in Australian workplaces, including legal responsibilities and practical realities.
Disability Employment Capacity
Strengthens inclusive employment practices that support productivity and sustainable workforce growth.
Opening Doors to Inclusive Employment
A practical guide to inclusive recruitment, hiring and onboarding processes.
Mental Health and Barriers to Work for Employers
Supports leaders to better understand workplace mental health barriers and respond with confidence.
Practical Tips to Create Inclusive Culture
Translates inclusion into everyday leadership and team practices.
Disability-specific, workplace-focused sessions
These sessions provide practical guidance on workplace adjustments, communication and support, aligned to real roles and environments.
- Psychosocial disability
- Neurodivergence
- Intellectual or cognitive disability
- Sensory disability (vision or hearing)
Why organisations are engaging
63%
believe most leaders lack confidence supporting people with disability
59%
have no disability-specific training in place
>50%
said they would likely engage tailored disability capacity-building training
Delivery options
- Best delivered in person across South East Queensland
- Virtual and hybrid options available for organisations outside the region
- Suitable for leaders, HR, recruiters, supervisors and teams
- Training is fee for service, with scope shaped through conversation
