Disability rights training
Some of the most successful organisations are those that build inclusion into all aspects of their workplace.
At the Australian Human Rights Commission, we’re experts in disability education and advocacy. Take a look at our IncludeAbility initiative, designed to change the landscape for people with disability in the workplace. More than anyone, we know how to help organisations thrive by providing the knowledge and skills your people need to make workplaces inclusive for everyone.
Our courses are suitable for large corporations, small and medium sized businesses, government departments and agencies, and not-for-profit and community organisations. Upskill your team with training from Australia’s leaders in the protection and promotion of human rights in the workplace.
Disability awareness training
Enhance your employees’ understanding of disability, and the barriers people with disability face to full and equal participation.
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Delivery mode: live workshop
- Completion time: half-day workshop
- Delivered virtually to anywhere in Australia, or in-person in greater Sydney
- Cost: $3000 (+GST) per workshop
- Participant numbers: Min. 8 | Max. 20
- Facilitated by two of our expert trainers
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Learning outcomes
- Define disability
- Examine the prevalence and diversity of disability in Australia
- Summarise the history of disability rights in Australia
- Distinguish between the medical, social and human rights models of disability
- Describe the legislative framework surrounding disability rights and discrimination
- Identify barriers to accessibility and inclusion experienced by people with disability
- Explain steps to enhance accessibility and inclusion for people with disability
Building a culture of accessibility and inclusion
Enhance your understanding of disability in the workplace, and learn how to identify practical ways to build an accessible and inclusive workplace culture with this free eLearning course.
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Delivery mode: free eLearning
Completion time: 20 minutes
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Learning outcomes
- Define disability
- Outline the diversity of disability in Australia
- Summarise the current context of disability and employment in Australia
- Explain how disability discrimination can present in a workplace
- Identify the benefits of employing people with disability
- Examine the role of leaders in building an accessible and inclusive workplace
Why choose us?
For over three decades, we’ve been delivering education and training to help organisations across Australia embrace equity, diversity and inclusion. We teach people to understand human rights in educational, workplace and community settings.
- We’re subject matter experts: As Australia’s national human rights institution with a proud 35-year history of promoting and protecting human rights, we have a sophisticated understanding of disability rights.
- We use a rights-based framework: All our training activities are developed from a rights-based perspective, ensuring course content aligns with all relevant rights, legislation and international conventions.
- We’re cost-effective: We understand the budget constraints under which many organisations operate and we ensure that our prices are highly competitive.
- We’re flexible: We work with our clients to tailor content to suit their specific needs.
Get started
Ready to upskill your team? To discuss your training needs or seek a quote, please contact: training@humanrights.gov.au.
