Equality at work – for workers and jobseekers
Explore employment support and career resources designed for people with disability seeking work, career advancement and inclusive workplace practices.
Summary
Employment improves the economic, social and personal wellbeing of people with disability.
These resources have been developed to support people with disability who are:
- looking for work
- advancing their career
- thinking about self-employment.
Getting a job
Finding and applying for a job
Explore effective ways to find and apply for jobs online, through networks, Disability Employment Service providers, and volunteering opportunities.
Writing a resume and cover letter
Get guidance on writing a resume and cover letter with disability, including when and how to disclose your disability status to potential employers.
Preparing for an interview
Prepare for your interview with practical strategies to practise responses, manage concerns, and present yourself confidently with disability.
Other resources
Identifying accessible and inclusive employers
Find practical steps to identify employers with genuine commitment to accessibility and inclusion for people with disability seeking meaningful employment.
Your rights as an employee under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
Understand your rights as an employee under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, including protections against discrimination and how to lodge a complaint.
Employment for people with disability in Australia
Read current statistics on disability employment in Australia and evidence about discrimination barriers affecting job participation and workplace inclusion.
The business benefits of employing people with disability
Discover how employing people with disability drives business success, organisational performance and broader economic benefits for Australia.
Identifying as a person with disability in the workplace
Understand when to disclose a disability to employers and how disclosure decisions affect your workplace rights, opportunities and employment relationship.
Self-employment for people with disability
Learn about the benefits and challenges as well as government programs and supports available to people with disability who are self-employed.
