Employment Framework Toolkit for People with a Disability

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Introduction

The ACT Public Service Employment Framework for People with a Disability aims to ensure that people with a disability are able to access and achieve sustainable employment opportunities in the ACT Public Service.

This toolkit has been developed as a resource for current and prospective staff members, and it is designed to provide managers and supervisors with knowledge and information about the resources available to support workplace diversity across the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services (DHCS).

• Options to access this information
• Why have the toolkit?
• How does the toolkit work?
• What information does it contain?

Options to access this information

The ACT Government is committed to making its information, services, events and venues accessible to as many people as possible.

This toolkit will be available in alternative formats shortly. DHCS is also continuing to work with people with intellectual or learning disabilities to improve how the information in this toolkit can be made more accessible to meet their personal needs.

• If you have difficulty reading a standard printed document and would like to receive this publication in an alternative format - such as large print or audio - please telephone (02) 6205 0619
• If English is not your first language and you require the translating and interpreting service- please telephone 131 450.
• If you are deaf or hearing impaired and require the TTY typewriter service- please telephone (02) 6205 0888.

Download an easy-to-read Fact Sheet 94KB Fact Sheet 42KB

Download full version Employment Framework toolkit:

• Word (210KB)
• PDF (241KB)

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Why have the toolkit?

The Employment Framework toolkit is designed to provide specific information about the process of gaining employment within DHCS as well as provide managers with knowledge about the resources available to them to employ and support staff with a disability.

It is intended that the toolkit will help demystify disability in the workplace and become an example for other ACT Government Departments to promote workplace diversity.

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How does the toolkit work?

The Employment Framework toolkit has been developed in consultation with people with disabilities, staff and managers within the Department. It is a web-based resource targeted at managers, potential employees and DHCS staff.

The toolkit has been designed to provide answers to any questions relating to the employment of a person with a disability in an easily accessible format. It can also be used as a reference point for contacting relevant people about the Department’s employment processes.

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What information does it contain?

For managers: The toolkit contains up to date information on the process of employing a person with a disability. This includes information about different types of disabilities, simple solutions to the possibilities of workplace modifications and any on-going support that staff may require.

For those seeking employment: The toolkit contains information on the recruitment process used by the Department, how the Department advertises its vacancies and what types of jobs are available. It also covers an employee’s rights to disclose their disability and a list of relevant employment agencies.

For staff: The toolkit will help broaden understanding of different types of disabilities by providing detailed definitions and facts about disabilities and the workplace.

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