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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - How you can use evidence to make a difference in your work
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81155240471\n\nDESCRIPTION:This free webinar will explore how evidence about what works can be used to improve outcomes for people with disability. Simone Casey and Michael Healy from the Centre for Inclusive Employment and Peter Bacon from DEA will highlight proven models that deliver better results\, discuss practical ways to embed evidence‑based approaches in your everyday work\, and explore how the Centre for Inclusive Employment can continue to support you in your work. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nFee: Free \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a partnership between Disability Employment Australia (DEA) and the Centre for Inclusive Employment. Sessions are designed to provide evidence-based information and practical insights to support continuous improvement in practice and the quality of services for people with disability. \n  \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nMichael Healy\, Principal Research Fellow and Knowledge Mobilisation Lead\, Centre for Inclusive Employment \nDr. Michael Healy is the Principal Research Fellow\, Knowledge Mobilisation Lead at the Centre for Inclusive Employment\, at CSI Swinburne. Michael is a recognised leader in the field of career development and employability. An award-winning educator and researcher\, his work focuses on promoting effective and accessible careers and employability learning in schools\, universities\, and community services. \nPeter Bacon\, CEO\, Disability Employment Australia \nPeter started as Chief Executive Officer at DEA in March 2023\, having spent over 15 years in the disability employment sector. He began his career on the frontline as an Employment Advisor to claimants of health-related benefits in East London\, before moving into a range of business development and strategy. He has always been passionate about the transformational impact that decent work can have on people’s lives. \nSimone Casey\, Principal Research Fellow\, Evidence\, Centre for Inclusive Employment \nDr Simone Casey is Principal Research Fellow\, Evidence at the Centre for Inclusive Employment\, CSI Swinburne. She has extensive experience in policy advocacy\, research\, and communications across employment services\, community services\, and welfare in Australia and the UK\, including 14 years as a policy advisor at Jobs Australia. Simone holds a PhD in employment services and explores the intersections of marketisation\, welfare conditionality\, unemployment\, and social security. She has written widely on the challenges people face within policy and contract systems and describes herself as a “prac-ademic\,” translating research into practical strategies to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities and others facing barriers to quality work.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/evidence-based-practice/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/evidence-based-practice/
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SUMMARY:DEA Express - February 2026
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82821652369\n\nDESCRIPTION:A monthly 30-minute member-exclusive live broadcast to keep our members informed about key information relating to IEA and what we are hearing in the sector! \nDuration: 30 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nFee: Free and exclusively for DEA members \nRegistration: Please log into the DEA website to register for this member-only event. Once you have registered\, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-2/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-2/
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SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - In the workplace: back pain\, arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84684723506\n\nDESCRIPTION:This free webinar will examine back pain\, arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions in the workplace. These conditions are a leading cause of disability and early retirement globally\, and their often ‘non-visible’ nature can impact workforce participation and employee wellbeing. Helen Jentz\, from Musculoskeletal Health Australia\, will help build understanding of the challenges faced by people living with musculoskeletal conditions\, and discuss ways workplaces can better support employees through awareness\, appropriate adjustments and inclusive practices that help people stay healthy\, engaged and productive. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nFee: Free \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a partnership between Disability Employment Australia (DEA) and the Centre for Inclusive Employment. Sessions are designed to provide evidence-based information and practical insights to support continuous improvement in practice and the quality of services for people with disability. \n  \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nHelen Jentz\, Chief Executive Officer\, Musculoskeletal Health Australia \nHelen joined the Musculoskeletal Health Australia (MHA) team in October 2023. With qualifications in Business\, Economics and Leadership\, Helen has worked in the third sector for the majority of her career. Her work with MHA is focussed on delivering real and lasting solutions and reducing the overwhelming burden of disease\, pain and disability caused by musculoskeletal conditions through consumer empowerment and systemic health policy change.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-musculoskeletal-conditions/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-musculoskeletal-conditions/
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