The APSC and PMC's report 'Increasing Disability Identification in the Australian Public Service' was released recently. It provides guidance on how to overcome barriers to data collection on disability and its importance. Read here: loom.ly/eGCasAw

Five new opportunities to join Team CYDA! ✨ We’re looking for: 🔹 A Campaign Coordinator 🔹 A Senior Project Coordinator 🔹 A Communications Officer 🔹 Two Policy Officers To apply, visit: cyda.org.au/category/whats… People with disability are highly encouraged to apply.

Are you a young person with disability keen to work in the advocacy space? We’re looking for three new Project Support Officers to join the team! These positions are fixed-term, part-time, and remote work is supported. Apply at tinyurl.com/3xtsvcuc by Sunday, 28 July📅

Last night we welcomed Their Excellencies Governor-General Sam Mostyn and Simeon Beckett to farewell Commission President Rosalind Croucher whose term concludes on Monday next week. The Commission thanks President Croucher for her outstanding service. #AHRC #AusHumanRights

Children and Young People with Disability Australia (CYDA) is hiring eight new staff members. If you are passionate about improving the lives of children and young people with disabilities, use the link below to find out more: loom.ly/AdKrrgc

Last week, YouthWorX NT visited us at our office in Sydney! We discussed pilot employment programs, disability confidence training, the work we are both doing and the work we can collaborate on in future.

Disability Discrimination Commissioner Rosemary Kayess has urged the Federal Government to make a stronger commitment to the Disability Royal Commission’s recommendations, if the vision for a more inclusive Australia is to ever be achieved. Read more: loom.ly/ToNP1iM

Next Wednesday, the DiversityCouncilAust is launching its joint report with AusDisabilityNetwork titled 'Disability Data at Work'. It will discuss how organisations can create safe environments for employees to share their disability status. Register here: loom.ly/eQHuRq0

32% of Australians with disability earn less than $383 per week, but the average weekly housing cost is almost $500. Award wage employment for people with disability is crucial for combating homelessness. #H2024 #HomelessnessWeek loom.ly/26SwOpE

For this year's #InternationalYouthDay, take a look at The Disabled Employee, a podcast by CYDA. In this episode, the hosts discuss the emotional impact of being without work and reigniting your spark. Listen here: loom.ly/JtisvXE

Last week, DiversityCouncilAust and AusDisabilityNetwork released their report 'Disability Data at Work', looking into how data can be used to create disability inclusive workplaces. Read the coverage by HR Leader here: loom.ly/R45hrN0

Consultation for DSS's new specialist disability employment program closes in 10 days. Make sure to have your say before it closes! Follow this link for details and to see how to submit feedback: loom.ly/gQq8d_w

The final three CYDA DREAM Network events for young people with disability are open for registration! The next is a workshop on 'Using online job searches to find the right job for you.' Find more details here: loom.ly/FGnQgGY

This interesting article in The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand covers the surging percentage of Australians with disability in recent years. Potential reasons for this include more autism diagnoses, COVID-19 and increased disability awareness. Read here: loom.ly/nn9on3Q

We are looking for people to become IncludeAbility Ambassadors and join our Expert Advisory Group! Follow this link to our website to learn more and apply! loom.ly/8TnniI0

#SpeakingfromExperience is a project run by the Australian Human Rights Commission raising awareness of the impact workplace sexual harassment, especially in underrepresented groups. If you have been sexually harassed at work, we need YOUR voice: loom.ly/nSG1wEY