Why Hiring People With Disabilities Makes Sense

The employment gap for people with disabilities continues to widen in Australia. This is a puzzling situation, given that employers often struggle to find the talent they need. Yet there is a huge, untapped resource available. Nearly 500,000 people receive disability pensions in Australia. The United Nations reports much higher employment rates for people with disabilities in a number of other countries, some of which are much less prosperous than Australia. (e.g. Malawi at 92% and China at 85%). Many of you may not be aware that the Australian Government passed legislation last year to facilitate those with disabilities to join the workforce.

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