Disability Employment Services Reform 2018 ‘The labour force participation rates for people with disability have remained stagnant for the past 20 years, at around 53 per cent, compared to 83…

Community – a web of support I think we’d all agree that community connections are vital to a well-rounded life. Whether it’s family, friends, neighbours, colleagues, church, clubs or online…

Australia’s premier Disability Employment Service Here’s a key question to consider: how useful are disability employment services? One disturbing answer is ‘Sometimes not at all’. Fortunately another answer is ‘They…

Focus on Ability Film Festival 2017 NOVA Employment’s Focus on Ability Short Film Festival 2017 is almost upon us. It’s been called ‘the most inclusive film festival in the world’…

Disability Employment Services – staff churn and burn I am the first to admit that working in a disability employment service is demanding, complex and requires great commitment. And yet…

Little support from disability employment services We recently met a young lady (I’ll call her Hannah) whose story had me equally impressed, angry and baffled. Impressed by her energy, ambition…

Market forces are one thing; vulnerable lives are another When markets are growing and investment is high, of course you are going to find a buzz of interest and activity.…

People with disability can’t work ‘People with disability can’t work.’ Not true. ‘People with disability don’t want to work.’ Not true. ‘People with disability should be protected in sheltered workshops.’…

The soft bigotry of low expectation Speechwriter for George H. W. Bush, Michael Gerson, is credited with the phrase, ‘The soft bigotry of low expectation’ used by his boss at…

The key to long-term satisfaction and retention? Job matching You’ve just landed yourself a new job. You feel valued. More confident about your future. Friends and family are happy for…