Business Case for Change
4.4 million Australians (and 2.1 million Australians of working age) live with disability.
While 83% of non-disabled Australians of working age participate in the workforce, only 53% of Australians living with disability in the same age group are currently employed. This statistic hasn't changed in the last 30 years.
People living with disability are more likely to be underemployed and employed in low quality jobs. Barriers to employment include low expectations, negative attitudes and practices, and lack of opportunities.
Inclusive workplaces are a key component of inclusive communities.
People living with disability can draw on their diverse skills, experiences, and perspectives to strengthen their work and benefit the decisions they make.
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Accessible Tourism:
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85% of Australians living with disability want to travel in the next 6 months.
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45% don’t feel they have tools or information to travel.
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People are looking for adventure, transformation, passion, hobbies, great experiences, and great service.
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The domestic accessible tourism market is valued at $14.5 billion. There is an increasing appetite for travel and an expectation that tourism will be inclusive and accessible.
Explore the Igniting Accessible Podcast series
See the resources below to bust some commonly believed myths about employing people who live with disability.
MythBusters: