News & Media
Regular updates about what’s new in disability employment, including media releases and upcoming events.
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New communication toolkit to promote disability employment to small to medium enterprises
18 February 2021
Congratulations JobAccess – Winner 2016 Government Contact Centre Awards
17 August 2016
Congratulations JobAccess – Winner 2016 Government Contact Centre Awards.
NDIS to welcome new participants from 1 July 2016
1 July 2016
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) trial period is coming to an end, with roll out of the full scheme across Australia beginning from 1 July 2016.
Upcoming National Employment Services Association conference
1 July 2016
The National Employment Services Association (NESA) will be holding its 15th annual National Conference from 31 July – 2 August 2016 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne.
New guide to prepare young people for work
1 July 2016
The Business Council of Australia has launched a new resource called ‘Being Work Ready: A Guide to What Employers Want,’ which specifically targets young jobseekers.
Launch of the APS disability employment strategy
1 July 2016
On 31 May 2016, the Australian Public Service Commission launched the ‘As One: Making it Happen, the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2016-19.’