Creating more inclusive workplaces
On 3 December, the world comes together for International Day of People with Disability. This year’s theme, “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”, calls on employers like you to lead the way.
In Australia, the scale of the opportunity is huge. Only around 48 per cent of working-age people with disability are employed, compared with more than 80 per cent of those without. What’s more, Australia ranks around 21st out of 29 OECD countries for employment rates for people with disability, meaning we have one of the largest untapped talent pools in the developed world.
For your organisation, that means an opportunity, not just to do good, but to do well. Inclusive workplaces attract broader talent, strengthen culture, and open doors to innovation. By committing to a simple action — like hosting a workplace talk, offering a short work-experience placement, or asking Breakthru to review your workplace access — you’re taking a practical step toward a more inclusive workforce.
Here are some of the clear-cut benefits for your organisation when you deliberately partner with Breakthru to build a disability-inclusive workplace.
You don’t need to make massive changes overnight.
Even a single commitment can make a difference, and we’ll help you bring it to life. Here are just a few powerful examples of how you can engage and make a difference.
By stepping up on 3 December, you’re helping shape a workplace and society where everyone belongs. Together, we’ll build environments where people with disability don’t just fit in, but excel.
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In the spirit of reconciliation, Royal Rehab acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea, and community. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future and we extend our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples.
