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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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260923T131500
DTSTAMP:20260818T232215Z
CREATED:20260818T231615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260818T232215Z
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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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261007T131500
DTSTAMP:20260823T222653Z
CREATED:20260813T034845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T222653Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261021T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T033321Z
CREATED:20260120T232439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T033321Z
UID:10000014-1792591200-1792593000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:Data Download - October 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 – 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/data-download-october-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/data-download-october-2026/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261022T143000
DTSTAMP:20260810T051502Z
CREATED:20260127T225838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T051502Z
UID:10000026-1792677600-1792679400@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/
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261125T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Sydney:20261125T170000
DTSTAMP:20260813T041504Z
CREATED:20260810T225740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T041504Z
UID:10000053-1795600800-1795626000@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:DEA Leaders' Forum 2026
DESCRIPTION:The DEA Leaders’ Forum brings together leaders and decision-makers from across the disability employment sector and provides an opportunity to share insights\, discuss priorities and connect with peers from around the country. \nThe program will include keynote presentations\, sector updates\, facilitated discussions and networking opportunities throughout the day. \nThis is an all-day\, fully catered event\, with networking to follow. \nDuration: 7 hours \nFormat: In-person event \nRegistration: Please log into the DEA website to register for this member-only event. Once you have registered\, your event ticket will be emailed to you. \n  \nEVENT PROGRAM\nFurther information will be provided as finalised. View detailed information about transport and how to get to the venue here.
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-leaders-forum-2026/
LOCATION:Old Parliament House\, 18 King George Terrace\, Parkes\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event,Member Only
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261203T143000
DTSTAMP:20260721T042831Z
CREATED:20260127T231557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T042831Z
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-november-2026/
CATEGORIES:Member Only,Webinar
LOCATION:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/dea-express-november-2026/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20270317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270320
DTSTAMP:20260707T035111Z
CREATED:20260707T032312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T035111Z
UID:10000046-1805241600-1805500799@disabilityemployment.org.au
SUMMARY:World Disability Employment Conference 2027
DESCRIPTION:Inclusion Without Borders \nThe 2027 World Disability Employment Conference program will explore the issues shaping disability employment across systems\, policy and practice. \nSet in Brisbane as the city looks toward the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games\, the program will connect global ambition with practical action. It will bring together people from different countries\, disciplines and systems to ask what works\, what needs to change\, and what we can build together. \nAcross keynote sessions\, panels\, workshops and networking opportunities\, WDEC 2027 will create space for shared learning\, honest discussion and international collaboration. \nVISIT THE EVENT WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION
URL:https://disabilityemployment.org.au/event/world-disability-employment-conference-2027/
LOCATION:Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Cnr of Merivale and Glenelg Street\, South Bank\, Brisbane\, Queensland\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Event
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