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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260520T143000
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UID:10000011-1779285600-1779287400@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Data Download - May 2026
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83568408038\n\nDESCRIPTION:In this 30-minute member-exclusive webinar\, Policy Manager\, Sally Karandrews will share some of the data trends of the DES and IEA programs and conduct a detailed analysis of the DSS Disability Employment Services monthly profile. The Department of Social Services regularly releases data relating to the Inclusive Employment Australia program. This member-exclusive webinar series will continue on a monthly basis so providers can get a view of overall changes in the DES/IEA programs and potential impacts. \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/data-download-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T140000
DTSTAMP:20260504T234943Z
CREATED:20260412T233056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T234943Z
UID:10000037-1779798600-1779804000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Mates to Managers
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81214093751?pwd=ycWy0OWdnoDnYZOxipAVyPpUftPQsI.1\n\nDESCRIPTION:Transitioning from being a colleague to someone’s manager can be a challenging experience. While the promotion offers new opportunities and increased responsibilities\, it also requires navigating interpersonal dynamics and establishing authority. \nWhether you’re a Senior Employment Consultant\, Team Leader\, Manager\, or simply looking to enhance your communication skills\, this webinar will equip you with proven strategies to enhance your leadership skills\, foster strong team dynamics and excel as a manager of people. \nJames Weait\, CEO of Populi\, will guide you and apply theory to real operational situations. \nDiscover proven techniques for developing an authentic leadership identity for yourself\, crucial to gaining the respect and trust of a team and fostering a positive performance culture. Understand your likely management style\, your strengths and areas for development. \nGain insights into proven conflict management techniques and their application to specific\, challenging employment industry-based conversations and scenarios. \n  \nDuration: 90 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n  \nSPEAKER INFORMATION \nJames Weait is the CEO of Populi Solutions and has worked in (and adjacent to) employment services since 2004\, holding executive leadership positions for providers in the UK and Australia. \nHis company\, Populi\, was established in 2019 and supports companies across Australia (and the UK) with innovative\, evidence-based group and individual mental health sessions\, EAP services and bespoke frontline training solutions. \nThrough Populi\, James has led project management and performance uplift projects\, executive coaching and client engagement programmes for dozens of employment service providers and other purpose-led organisations\, including Parkhouse Bell\, Samsung C&T\, Transport for NSW and White Ribbon.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/mates-to-managers/
CATEGORIES:Training,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/mates-to-managers/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260527T131500
DTSTAMP:20260518T025044Z
CREATED:20260512T042020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T025044Z
UID:10000040-1779885000-1779887700@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Exploring work styles without centring diagnosis
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87213207015\n\nDESCRIPTION:This session will focus on helping consultants confidently explore how someone works best\, without centring diagnosis. We will look at: \n• How to have constructive conversations about work style preferences and productivity\n• How individuals prefer to learn\, work\, communicate\, prioritise and receive feedback\n• Sensory and environmental preferences across varied workplaces\n• Why many neurodivergent individuals may need support to identify their own preferences\, particularly where long-term masking has reduced self-awareness \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 collaboration 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 \nNicole Done\, Xceptional Academy \nNicole Done is a neuro-inclusion expert\, educator\, and advisor with over 20 years’ experience across corporate\, government\, health\, education\, and not-for-profit sectors. She holds a Bachelor of Education in Special Education and is the Principal of Neurodiversity Enablement at Xceptional Academy\, where she leads the design and delivery of accredited neuro-inclusion\, psychosocial risk\, and inclusive leadership programs. Her training has reached more than 11\,000 participants and is trusted by organisations across NSW Government including icare\, QBE\, Corrs Chambers Westgarth\, and TAFENSW.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-work-styles/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-work-styles/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260528T143000
DTSTAMP:20260304T043930Z
CREATED:20260127T053940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T043930Z
UID:10000022-1779976800-1779978600@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - May 2026
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87046416855\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-may-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-may-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T131500
DTSTAMP:20260601T112456Z
CREATED:20260512T043658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T112456Z
UID:10000041-1781094600-1781097300@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - How to create good jobs for people with disabilities
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89550977145\n\nDESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Lunch & Learn session with Dr Elaine Nash. Elaine will present the ‘Good Job’ Creation Matrix\, which has been developed based on Elaine’s PhD research findings. This matrix provides a practical framework to help employers reimagine\, redefine\, and redesign roles within their organisations to meet business objectives effectively\, while creating quality jobs for people with disabilities. \nWhen coupled with the six dimensions of job quality\, the matrix can help organisations: \n\nenhance organisational efficiency and positive workplace culture by improving workforce inclusion\, productivity\, and overall job quality\nposition themselves as employers of choice\nensures technicians and other essential roles can focus on their core responsibilities\n\nOverall\, the Good Job Creation Matrix offers a strategic approach to employment for people with disabilities that can benefit both employees and employers alike. \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 collaboration 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 \nDr Elaine Nash\, Flinders University and Swinburne University \nElaine has a background in social work\, having graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of South Australia (UniSA) in 1991. With over 30 years of experience in human services\, she has spent more than 20 years in operational and strategic leadership and management roles\, primarily in the disability sector. Over the years\, Elaine’s interest has evolved toward exploring how innovative business models can address social issues. To pursue this interest\, she earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in 2016 and completed her PhD in 2025. Her PhD research focuses on helping organisations enhance employment opportunities and outcomes for people with disabilities\, while also realising significant benefits. She is currently working with Flinders University and Swinburne University.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-good-job-creation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-good-job-creation/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260701T131500
DTSTAMP:20260623T023442Z
CREATED:20260623T023253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T023442Z
UID:10000044-1782909000-1782911700@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - The Sibling Effect
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81096964238\n\nDESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Lunch & Learn session with Dr Shannon Schedlich\, Chief Executive of Siblings Australia. \nSiblings are often one of the longest relationships in the life of a person with disability\, yet they remain largely invisible within service systems. This session explores the evidence behind sibling relationships and their unique contribution to employment outcomes. Through research and lived experience\, it will highlight how siblings can support aspiration\, safeguard choice and help ensure employment pathways reflect the whole person\, not just their support needs. \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 collaboration 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 \nDr Shannon Schedlich is an experienced leader and advocate whose work is grounded in professional expertise and lived experience. With a background spanning community development\, disability\, and government\, Shannon combines academic insight with personal understanding of the challenges and strengths shaping families of people with disability and chronic illness. As Chief Executive of Siblings Australia\, she brings people with lived experience into the heart of program design\, co-creating initiatives that are evidence-based\, inclusive\, and responsive to community needs. Drawing on her PhD in Australian history\, Shannon has an interest in how stories\, relationships\, and social structures shape collective wellbeing.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-the-sibling-effect/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-the-sibling-effect/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260713T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260713T143000
DTSTAMP:20260623T020329Z
CREATED:20260127T055123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T020329Z
UID:10000023-1783951200-1783953000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - 13 July 2026
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83432150675\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-13-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-13-july-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T131500
DTSTAMP:20260702T055154Z
CREATED:20260702T052302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T055154Z
UID:10000045-1784118600-1784121300@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Supporting Success for People with Cerebral Palsy
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free Lunch & Learn session exploring employment\, inclusion and workplace success for people with cerebral palsy. Drawing on professional and lived experience\, practical insights and evidence from the disability sector\, this session will challenge common assumptions and highlight the strengths\, skills and contributions people with cerebral palsy bring to the workforce. \nParticipants will gain a greater understanding of cerebral palsy\, the barriers that can exist when seeking and maintaining employment\, and the role employers and employment professionals can play in creating inclusive workplaces. The session will also share practical strategies\, resources and real-world perspectives to support positive employment outcomes and help people with cerebral palsy thrive at work. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Supporting Success for People with Cerebral Palsy \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nZane McKenzie\, Chair\, Cerebral Palsy Australia \nZane McKenzie is a passionate disability inclusion leader\, advocate\, and speaker with more than 40 years of lived experience of disability\, including as a person with cerebral palsy. Zane is the Inclusion & Belonging Manager at Scope\, Chair of Cerebral Palsy Australia\, and Board Chair of Villamanta Disability Rights Legal Service. Drawing on both lived and professional experience\, Zane challenges perceptions\, champions inclusive employment\, and demonstrates the value people with disability bring to every workplace. His engaging\, authentic style inspires audiences to move beyond awareness and take meaningful action towards inclusion. \nWade Costley\, Board Director\, Cerebral Palsy Australia \nWade Costley is a dedicated disability advocate and leader with lived experience of cerebral palsy and a strong commitment to improving employment opportunities for people with disability. He is Chair of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel and serves on the Board of Directors at Cerebral Palsy Australia. He is also the Website Information Officer for My CP Guide and a lived experience member of the Australian and New Zealand Cerebral Palsy Strategy Collaboration Group. Professionally\, Wade has had a 30-year international career as a computer systems architect\, working across 13 countries\, giving him a global perspective on disability\, workplace inclusion\, and the value of gainful employment in building confidence\, independence\, and opportunity.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/cerebral_palsy/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/cerebral_palsy/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260722T143000
DTSTAMP:20260304T044735Z
CREATED:20260120T231651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260304T044735Z
UID:10000012-1784728800-1784730600@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Data Download - July 2026
Join Virtual Event: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88524444539\n\nDESCRIPTION:In this 30-minute member-exclusive webinar\, Policy Manager\, Sally Karandrews will share some of the data trends of the DES and IEA programs and conduct a detailed analysis of the DSS Disability Employment Services monthly profile. The Department of Social Services regularly releases data relating to the Inclusive Employment Australia program. This member-exclusive webinar series will continue on a monthly basis so providers can get a view of overall changes in the DES/IEA programs and potential impacts. \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/data-download-july-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-july-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260729T131500
DTSTAMP:20260722T055336Z
CREATED:20260714T040822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T055336Z
UID:10000047-1785328200-1785330900@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Building Inclusive Careers Through Apprenticeships
DESCRIPTION:Discover how apprenticeships and traineeships are creating meaningful career opportunities for people with disability across a wide range of industries. \nThis session will introduce MEGT and the services they provide to support both employers and apprentices throughout their employment journey. We’ll explore the benefits of inclusive employment\, the tailored supports available including Disability Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS)\, mentoring and workplace assistance\, and the financial incentives available to eligible employers. \nThrough real success stories\, you’ll see how apprenticeships and traineeships can empower individuals to build rewarding careers while helping employers develop diverse\, skilled and inclusive workforces. Whether you’re supporting job seekers or working with employers\, this session will provide practical insights into how apprenticeships can be a powerful pathway to employment. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Building Inclusive Careers Through Apprenticeships \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nMadison Ray\, Industry Partnerships Manager VIC/QLD\, MEGT \nMadison Ray is the Industry Partnerships Manager for Victoria and Queensland at MEGT\, where she works with employers\, government\, industry associations and community organisations to grow apprenticeship and traineeship opportunities across Australia. Passionate about creating inclusive employment pathways\, Madison partners with organisations to help people from all backgrounds access meaningful careers\, including people with disability. She works closely with employers to navigate available funding\, incentives and support services\, ensuring apprentices and trainees receive the assistance they need to succeed. With extensive experience building strategic partnerships and promoting workforce development\, Madison is committed to helping businesses build diverse\, capable workforces while supporting individuals to achieve long-term career success.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-building-inclusive-careers-through-apprenticeships/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-building-inclusive-careers-through-apprenticeships/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260730T170000
DTSTAMP:20260726T235849Z
CREATED:20260726T235849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260726T235849Z
UID:10000049-1785427200-1785430800@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:National Panel of Assessors Session
DESCRIPTION:NPA assessors work in a complex environment\, delivering insights and decisions for participants and working across a range of stakeholders. \n\n\nTo assist with better linkages to Fair Work Australia’s Supported Wage Unit\, this free session features a Q&A with their Acting Director – Data and Digital Services\, Daniel Wursthorn.  DEA will introduce the session and provide a review of professional development priorities for the coming year. \n\nDuration: 60 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: National Panel of Assessors Professional Development Session \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/npa/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/npa/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260812T131500
DTSTAMP:20260730T061948Z
CREATED:20260730T061948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T061948Z
UID:10000051-1786537800-1786540500@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Work Well\, Live Well: Mental Health & Meaningful Employment
DESCRIPTION:This free session explores how to best support people living with a mental health diagnosis to prepare for\, find\, and maintain meaningful employment. It will highlight the benefits of employment for mental health\, key considerations when providing support throughout the employment journey\, and the valuable role of collaborating with allied health supports such as psychology and dietetics in promoting long-term success. Real-world case studies will bring the discussion to life and demonstrate practical\, person-centred approaches that can make preparing for\, and finding work more accessible\, sustainable\, and meaningful. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Work Well\, Live Well: Mental Health & Meaningful Employment \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nLiz Trickey\, General Manager Employment Services\, ORS Group \nLiz has been with ORS for over 20 years\, working across the employment services\, mental health and disability employment\, workplace rehabilitation and NDIS industries in many different roles\, including site\, region\, service area and national management roles. Liz brings strong knowledge of Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) and the NDIS Finding and Keeping a Job (FAKJ) program\, alongside contract/service area knowledge\, performance\, staff morale and team culture. As General Manager – Employment Services\, Liz is able to work within any team to identify and address process\, performance and system issues and subsequently generate improved performance across the business. \nNicole Saliba\, Growth and Partnerships Specialist\, ORS Group \nNicole is a passionate Accredited Practising Dietitian with over thirteen years experience. She has a strong background in marketing and business development and currently works as a growth and partnerships specialist at the ORS group\, a prominent national allied health and employment services provider. Nicole is passionate about supporting individuals living with mental health diagnoses and connecting them with services whether it be employment or allied health in order to help them overcome barriers\, achieve their goals and improve their health outcomes and quality of life.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-mental-health/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-mental-health/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260826T131500
DTSTAMP:20260722T054921Z
CREATED:20260721T053920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T054921Z
UID:10000048-1787747400-1787750100@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Understanding FASD in the Workplace
DESCRIPTION:Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disability that can significantly influence how a person learns\, communicates\, manages stress\, and adapts to workplace expectations. \nFor employment service providers\, understanding FASD is essential to delivering fair\, effective\, and strengths‑based support. \nThis free session explores the brain‑based challenges associated with FASD\, such as memory\, processing speed\, emotional regulation\, and executive functioning\, and how these can impact job readiness\, training\, and sustained employment. Participants will gain practical strategies for adapting assessments\, modifying workplace tasks\, and collaborating with employers to create supportive environments. By increasing awareness and building capability across employment services\, we can improve job outcomes\, reduce barriers\, and empower individuals with FASD to thrive in meaningful\, sustainable work. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Understanding FASD in the Workplace \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nRobyn Smith\, Helpline Services Manager\, NOFASD \nRobyn has extensive experience supporting individuals and families affected by FASD\, drawing from both her professional expertise and personal journey. Her work spans aged care programs\, parenting advice and support programs\, offender reintegration\, and transition strategies for school students and youth at risk. Robyn is dedicated to raising awareness and advocating for better support and outcomes for individuals and families impacted by FASD. Passionate about educating professionals and communities\, she works to create more inclusive and supportive environments that address the challenges of FASD\, reflecting her lifelong commitment to improving understanding and outcomes for those affected.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-understanding-fasd-in-the-workplace/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-understanding-fasd-in-the-workplace/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260827T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T045402Z
CREATED:20260127T225305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T045402Z
UID:10000025-1787839200-1787841000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - August 2026
DESCRIPTION: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: DEA Express – August 2026 \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-august-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-august-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T131500
DTSTAMP:20260901T002707Z
CREATED:20260812T065845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260901T002707Z
UID:10000054-1788957000-1788959700@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Leading for Psychological Safety
DESCRIPTION:Disability employment leaders operate in one of the most complex people-focused environments in Australia. Teams navigate participant barriers\, employer expectations\, performance targets\, compliance requirements\, and continual reform\, often while managing significant emotional labour. The culture leaders create has a direct impact on workforce wellbeing\, staff retention\, engagement\, innovation\, and service quality. When people feel psychologically safe\, they are more likely to speak up\, share ideas\, raise concerns early\, learn from mistakes\, and remain engaged during periods of change. \nIn this practical and thought-provoking session\, Kelly Mason\, CEO of Bounce Global\, explores the leadership behaviours that build psychological safety and strengthen workplace culture. Drawing on the BE Model for Psychologically Safe Leadership\, participants will learn how leaders can create greater trust\, clarity\, accountability and support within their teams\, while reducing psychosocial risk and building a resilient workforce capable of delivering better outcomes for participants\, employers and the communities they serve. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Leading for Psychological Safety \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nKelly Mason is the CEO of Bounce Global\, a leading workforce capability and leadership development organisation that has been helping individuals\, leaders and organisations build the human skills needed to navigate change and thrive at work since 2006. As CEO\, Kelly leads the strategic direction\, growth and industry engagement activities of Bounce\, working closely with employment services providers\, community organisations\, government stakeholders and employers to strengthen workforce capability and improve outcomes. \nWith more than 24 years of experience in the employment services and workforce development sectors\, Kelly is passionate about developing leaders who create workplaces where people feel supported\, valued and able to perform at their best. She is a strong advocate for coaching-based leadership\, workforce capability development and building organisational cultures that foster trust\, psychological safety and sustainable performance.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-leading-for-psychological-safety/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-leading-for-psychological-safety/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260915T144500
DTSTAMP:20260915T000849Z
CREATED:20260909T213642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000849Z
UID:10000059-1789480800-1789483500@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:The DEA Papers: 1. On the Importance of Architecture
DESCRIPTION:The DEA Papers is a numbered collection of papers exploring the future of Australia’s disability employment ecosystem. Each paper stands on its own\, but the real value will come as the collection grows. Every new paper will add another piece to the conversation\, creating a body of thinking that can be built on\, debated\, challenged\, and refined over time. \nThis is a free webinar in which DEA CEO Peter Bacon will discuss the first paper\, On the Importance of Architecture. In it\, Peter argues that many of the challenges we face are not isolated program failures but the result of the underlying architecture of the system. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: The DEA Papers: 1. On the Importance of Architecture \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/the-dea-papers-1-on-the-importance-of-architecture/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/the-dea-papers-1-on-the-importance-of-architecture/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T032925Z
CREATED:20260120T232104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T032925Z
UID:10000013-1789567200-1789569000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Data Download - September 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this 30-minute member-exclusive webinar\, Policy Manager\, Sally Karandrews will share some of the data trends of the DES and IEA programs and conduct a detailed analysis of the DSS Disability Employment Services monthly profile. The Department of Social Services regularly releases data relating to the Inclusive Employment Australia program. This member-exclusive webinar series will continue on a monthly basis so providers can get a view of overall changes in the DES/IEA programs and potential impacts. \nDuration: 30 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nFee: Free and exclusively for DEA members \nRegister: Data Download – September 2026  \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-september-2026/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T160000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260915T000152Z
CREATED:20260827T025207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000152Z
UID:10000058-1789574400-1789576200@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:National Panel of Assessors Session: High Intensity or Low Engagement? Assessing the Evidence
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will examine the gap between the level of support providers request and the minimal contact hours actually delivered. It highlights how low servicing undermines claims of high‑intensity need\, and why Assessors must rely on evidence rather than expectations. \nThe session reframes contact hours as a core indicator of genuine support intensity and explores how clearer documentation and realistic collaboration can reduce conflict and improve defensible outcomes. \n\n\nThis free session features NPA Assessor & Sector Trainer\, Fiona Forrest.  \nDEA will introduce the session and provide a review of professional development priorities for the coming year. \n\nDuration: 30 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: National Panel of Assessors Professional Development Session \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/npa-high-intensity-or-low-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/npa-high-intensity-or-low-engagement/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260915T000707Z
CREATED:20260818T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000707Z
UID:10000057-1790166600-1790169300@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Navigating Relationships Across the Employment Journey
DESCRIPTION:This interactive Lunch & Learn session introduces the Right Relationships resources\, developed through extensive consultation with people with disability\, families and employment providers. \nIt explores how providers can strengthen relationships with families while keeping the person with disability at the centre of decision-making throughout the employment journey. Practical tools and frameworks will be introduced that help build trust\, improve communication\, navigate differing perspectives\, and create shared understanding from first contact through to ongoing employment support. \nRather than focusing on compliance or processes\, this workshop explores the relational practices between providers and families that underpin sustainable\, meaningful employment outcomes for people with disability. \nDuring the session participants will: \n\nExplore the importance of relationships with families and why it matters in achieving successful employment outcomes.\nGain insight/share into the experiences\, expectations and perspectives of both families and providers.\nLearn practical strategies for building trust\, transparency and shared understanding.\nBe introduced to the Employment Journey Roadmap and how it can be used as a communication and planning tool.\nConsider common points of tension across the employment journey and practical ways to navigate them.\nDiscover resources that can be embedded into everyday practice to strengthen collaboration and improve outcomes for people with disability\n\nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Navigating Relationships Across the Employment Journey \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nLaura Abrahams & Katie Hodges\, Capacity Development Coordinators\, Family Advocacy \nAbout Laura and Katie \nLaura and Katie are Capacity Development Coordinators within Family Advocacy\, an independent disability advocacy organisation. \nFounded over 35 years ago\, by families who wanted the same opportunities that most Australians enjoy\, having access to equitable employment forms a strong focus of the work. Family Advocacy is also on the Advisory Committee for the Centre for Inclusive Employment (CIE)\, representing the interests of families in the Employment Reform.\nBoth Katie and Laura have been with the organisation\, working closely with families for over six years\, while also bringing many years of previous broader professional experience supporting people with disability. \nLaura leads the Good Things of Life project\, supporting people with disability and families to explore areas such as friendships\, future planning\, self directing supports and building a good life. She also leads the Right Relationships project\, alongside NACBO collaboration partners for the CIE\, supporting the development of more inclusive approaches to employment and relationships. \nKatie leads the School to Work project\, with NACBO consortium members\, supporting students and people with disability and their families to pursue meaningful\, paid employment within their local communities. She also works on the Supported Employment Advocacy project. \nBoth Katie and Laura have also been involved in the delivery of training and consultancy\, where they work with services\, organisations and professionals to build their knowledge\, confidence and practice in supporting people with disability and\, importantly\, to challenge assumptions and shift thinking towards true\, authentic inclusion.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-navigating-relationships-across-the-employment-journey/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-navigating-relationships-across-the-employment-journey/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260924T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260924T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T044950Z
CREATED:20260127T231101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T044950Z
UID:10000027-1790258400-1790260200@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - September 2026
DESCRIPTION: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: DEA Express – September 2026 \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Zoom meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-september-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-september-2026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T131500
DTSTAMP:20260915T000528Z
CREATED:20260813T034845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000528Z
UID:10000055-1791376200-1791378900@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Setting people up for the next job
DESCRIPTION:Employment services are good at finding jobs. The harder problem\, and the one the research has pointed to for two decades\, is helping people keep them and build on them. This session makes the case that career development is the difference between placing a person in a job and setting them up for the next one\, and offers a free\, practical way to act on it: the Australian Blueprint for Career Development. \nDesigned for all ages\, the Blueprint sets out eleven career management competencies that can be worked into a routine appointment without new programs\, funding or forms. The session walks through what the Blueprint is\, why it is not age-bound\, and how an Employment Consultant can use one competency in one conversation\, illustrated with a worked example. It also draws on CICA’s research with the disability employment sector\, including what 250 practitioners identified as the biggest barriers and most effective strategies\, and what people with disability themselves say career success means: an ordinary life. \nAttendees will leave with four things they can do in their next appointment\, and a starting point for managers wanting to build career development into their service. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Setting people up for the next job \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nDavid Carney\, Executive Director\, Career Industry Council of Australia \nDavid is a recognised leader in career development\, with over 25 years of experience shaping policies and practices to enhance career services. As the Executive Director of the Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA)\, he has driven innovative\, research-based strategies to advance career development. His expertise spans career development policy\, practice\, and advocacy\, with a strong focus on evidence-based guidance\, workforce readiness\, and skills development. His work has made him a key voice in policy discussions\, shaping impactful programs that optimise human potential. Beyond his leadership at CICA\, David advises government and industry groups on employment\, training\, and workforce transitions\, influencing policies that enhance career development infrastructure in Australia and internationally. As a Board member of the International Centre for Career Development and Public Policy\, he contributes to global discussions on best practices. His tenure on the Australian Government’s National Careers Institute Advisory Board helped shape national career development strategies. Committed to innovation\, David has played a pivotal role in integrating career development into broader workforce planning\, setting a benchmark for national and international career services.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-setting-people-up-for-the-next-job/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-setting-people-up-for-the-next-job/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T153000
DTSTAMP:20260915T000356Z
CREATED:20260910T012732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T000356Z
UID:10000060-1791381600-1791387000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:IEA Specific Cohort Providers Community of Practice: October session
DESCRIPTION:This session of the IEA Specific Cohort Providers Community of Practice will be hosted by DEA CEO Peter Bacon. \n\nDuration: 90 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: SCP CoP – October session \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/iea-scp-cop-oct26/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/iea-scp-cop-oct26/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261015T131500
DTSTAMP:20261007T044408Z
CREATED:20261006T203153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T044408Z
UID:10000062-1792067400-1792070100@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:The DEA Papers: 2 Making NDIS and IEA Work Better Together
DESCRIPTION:The DEA Papers is a numbered collection of papers exploring the future of Australia’s disability employment ecosystem. Each paper stands on its own\, but the real value will come as the collection grows. Every new paper will add another piece to the conversation\, creating a body of thinking that can be built on\, debated\, challenged\, and refined over time. \nThis is a free webinar in which Dr Ann Nevile and DEA CEO Peter Bacon will discuss the second paper\, Blended Transitions: Making NDIS and IEA Work Better Together. \nThe paper starts from a simple observation: people do not live their lives inside program boundaries or funding silos. Some people engage with NDIS employment supports. Some engage with Inclusive Employment Australia. Many engage with both. Others rely on community organisations\, support coordinators\, allied health professionals\, or family networks at different points in their journey. The problem is that while people’s lives are interconnected\, the systems designed to support them often are not. \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: The DEA Papers: 2 Making NDIS and IEA Work Better Together \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/the-dea-papers-2-making-ndis-and-iea-work-better-together/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/the-dea-papers-2-making-ndis-and-iea-work-better-together/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T131500
DTSTAMP:20261006T021045Z
CREATED:20261006T020857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T021045Z
UID:10000061-1792585800-1792588500@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Why Cancer Belongs in the Inclusive Employment Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free Lunch & Learn session to explore the employment impact\, supports and lessons for people diagnosed with cancer. Delivered by the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre\, the Work and Cancer Program supports people at any stage of their cancer experience to get back to work\, stay in work\, or explore new work. This session draws on practical insights and evidence from Peter Mac clinical staff and the Work and Cancer Program team and will challenge common assumptions about the experiences\, and ongoing needs\, of people diagnosed with cancer when participating in work. \nParticipants will gain a greater understanding of the impacts of cancer\, the barriers that can exist when seeking and maintaining employment\, and the role employers and employment professionals can play in creating inclusive workplaces. \n  \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Why Cancer Belongs in the Inclusive Employment Conversation \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nJames Fowler\, Acting Director Patient Experience and Wellbeing\, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre\nJames is the Acting Director of Patient Experience and Wellbeing at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. James is responsible for driving consumer-led\, human-centred care for cancer patients and carers. He oversees several patient-facing services and projects with the common aim of improving the care and experience of people with cancer. James’ career experience spans from nursing to management consulting\, across both public and private sectors. \nDr Gregory Wheeler\, Director of the Late Effects and Paediatrics Clinical Service (Radiation Oncologist)\, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre\nGreg is a Radiation Oncologist and clinician-researcher at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre and Royal Melbourne Hospital\, and an Honorary Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Melbourne. Dr Wheeler specialises in the multi-disciplinary medical and allied health care teams to meet the physical and psychological needs of long-term survivors. His clinical and research interests focus on improving treatment outcomes and survivorship experiences through evidence-based\, patient-centered approaches.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-why-cancer-belongs-in-the-inclusive-employment-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-why-cancer-belongs-in-the-inclusive-employment-conversation/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261023T143000
DTSTAMP:20261015T002109Z
CREATED:20260127T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T002109Z
UID:10000026-1792764000-1792765800@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - October 2026
DESCRIPTION: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: DEA Express – October 2026 \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-october-2026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261026T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261026T150000
DTSTAMP:20261014T073952Z
CREATED:20261014T073754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T073952Z
UID:10000064-1793023200-1793026800@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Meaningful Participant Engagement: How do we move beyond attendance and compliance?
DESCRIPTION:How can employment services staff build meaningful participant connections while meeting the practical requirements of service delivery? \nJoin Disability Employment Australia and Prospert for a conversation with Dr George Giuliani\, and DEA CEO Peter Bacon\, facilitated by Renee Hancock. Drawing on his research and extensive experience in employment services\, George will explore the role of trust\, shared goals and clear expectations in helping participants stay engaged and progress towards employment. \nThe discussion will consider: \n\nThe difference between completing required activities and building meaningful engagement\nHow the relationship between a consultant and participant can support shared responsibility and follow-through\nPractical ways to strengthen engagement within the realities of frontline delivery\nCase studies of meaningful engagement in action\n\nAbout Dr George Giuliani\nGeorge is an Employment Services Advisor at Prospert with 40 years’ experience across employment and community services. His doctoral research examined the role of the frontline worker–participant relationship in achieving employment outcomes. He has held senior leadership roles with employment services providers and sector organisations and continues to train and mentor frontline teams. \n\nDuration: 60 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Meaningful participant engagement webinar \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/mpe-how-we-move-beyond-attendance-and-compliance/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/mpe-how-we-move-beyond-attendance-and-compliance/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261104T131500
DTSTAMP:20261019T040110Z
CREATED:20261019T035452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261019T040110Z
UID:10000065-1793795400-1793798100@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Lunch & Learn - Understanding Employers to Strengthen Employer Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this free Lunch & Learn session exploring the partnership between Flinders University and Accor Pacific\, which co-delivered inclusive employment initiatives across 49 hotels nationwide as part of a three-year participatory action research project. The session with Dr Jung Yoon\, Senior Research Fellow at Flinders University will showcase how the pilot program was implemented and the changes observed before and after the project activities.  Josh Hanley\, Senior Manager of Social Impact at Accor Pacific\, will share insights and experiences from the hotel perspective on inclusive employment. \n  \nDuration: 45 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: Lunch & Learn – Understanding Employers to Strengthen Employer Engagement \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \nThis Lunch & Learn series is a collaboration 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 \nDr Jung Yoon\, Senior Research Fellow\, Flinders University\nDr Jung Yoon is a senior research fellow at the Flinders Factory of the Future\, the College of Business\, Creative Arts\, Law and Social Sciences\, and a deputy director at Flinders Autism Research Initiatives at Flinders University. Dr Yoon’s research focuses on meaningful socio-economic engagement for people with cognitive disabilities by creating innovative\, inclusive\, and accessible workplaces across diverse industries. She has led diverse action research projects through industry partnerships\, including the Diversity Pathways (2022-2026)\, co-delivering inclusive employment initiatives with Accor Pacific; co-developing a digital literacy skills training framework for people with disabilities with EPIC Assist (2024-2025); Invisible Ramp (2026-2029)\, co-developing effective job-matching navigation for disability employment in partnership with Endeavour Foundation and Employment Hero; and Talent Access Partnership (2026-2029)\, connecting employers to disability workforces in partnership with Disability Employment Investment. \nJosh Hanley\, Senior Manager of Social Impact\, Accor Pacific\nJosh Hanley is the Senior Manager of Social Impact at Accor Pacific. Josh’s portfolio includes leading Diversity\, Equity & Inclusion strategy across Accor’s Pacific operations\, chairing the Accor Pacific Community Fund investment board & a member of Accor’s Global Social Care & Impact Executive Committee. \nJosh has led the implementation of the Diversity Pathways partnership in collaboration with Dr Yoon’s team from the Centre for Social Impact at Flinders University\, this program has been instrumental in elevating Accor’s inclusive employment pathways across Australian hotels & lounges\, particularly for People with Cognitive Disabilities. \n 
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-understanding-employers-to-strengthen-employer-engagement/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/lunch-learn-understanding-employers-to-strengthen-employer-engagement/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261118T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T033622Z
CREATED:20260120T233202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T033622Z
UID:10000015-1795010400-1795012200@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Data Download - November 2026
DESCRIPTION:In this 30-minute member-exclusive webinar\, Policy Manager\, Sally Karandrews will share some of the data trends of the DES and IEA programs and conduct a detailed analysis of the DSS Disability Employment Services monthly profile. The Department of Social Services regularly releases data relating to the Inclusive Employment Australia program. This member-exclusive webinar series will continue on a monthly basis so providers can get a view of overall changes in the DES/IEA programs and potential impacts. \nDuration: 30 minutes \nFormat: Online via Zoom \nFee: Free and exclusively for DEA members \nRegistration: Data Download – November 2026 \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-november-2026/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261119T153000
DTSTAMP:20261008T015755Z
CREATED:20261008T015549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T015755Z
UID:10000063-1795096800-1795102200@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:IEA Specific Cohort Providers Community of Practice: November session
DESCRIPTION:This session of the IEA Specific Cohort Providers Community of Practice will be hosted by DEA CEO Peter Bacon. We will reflect on what we have learned from the first twelve months of the IEA program. \n\nDuration: 90 minutes \nFormat: Online via Teams \nFee: Free \nRegister: SCP CoP – November session \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/iea-specific-cohort-providers-community-of-practice-november-session/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/iea-specific-cohort-providers-community-of-practice-november-session/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260902T021844Z
CREATED:20260127T231557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260902T021844Z
UID:10000028-1796306400-1796308200@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Express - December 2026
DESCRIPTION: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: DEA Express – December 2026 \nAccess: Once you have registered\, the Teams meeting link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-december-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-december-2026/
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