Learning and Employment

Workforce participation is fundamental to social inclusion. It provides economic independence and choice, social connections and friendships, value, identity and belonging. It is our aim that people living with disability have access to inclusive places of study and that education and training provides pathways to meaningful and inclusive employment and volunteering opportunities.

DHS will undertake the following actions to foster learning and employment opportunities for people with disability.

Better supports within educational and training settings

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 to 2024 - Better supports within educational and training settings

Skill development through volunteering and support in navigating the pathway between learning and earning

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 to 2024 - Skill development through volunteering and support in navigating the pathway between

Improved access to employment opportunities and better support within workplaces

Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020 to 2024 - Improved access to employment opportunities and better support within workplaces

Page last updated 22 July 2025