Build a Diverse Workforce with Inclusive Hiring

Hiring people with disability offers many benefits and fosters an inclusive workplace

Hiring people with disability offers many benefits and helps foster an inclusive workplace. To grow your diverse workforce, consider inclusive hiring. This can boost innovation, loyalty, and workplace culture.

In today’s competitive market, businesses that support diversity and inclusion do more than the right thing. They also acquire a significant edge. Inclusive hiring helps build a diverse workplace, improves team performance, and strengthens your brand reputation.

Learn how ETC’s Inclusive Employment Australia team can help your business thrive and streamline the recruitment process.

What is Inclusive Employment Australia?

Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly DES) is a government-subsidised program that helps businesses hire people with disability, injury, or health conditions. ETC is a proud provider of this service, offering:

• Recruitment support tailored to your business needs
• On-the-job mentoring and skills development
• Ongoing assistance to ensure long-term success
• Help with making workplace adjustments
• Training for your staff to support inclusive practices
• Access to wage subsidies of up to $10,000 for eligible hires

The Australian Government fully funds these services at no cost to your business.

Inclusive Employment Australia aims to make inclusive hiring easy and effective. Whether you’re hiring for a single role or building a long-term strategy, ETC’s team will support you every step of the way.

Why build an inclusive workplace?

Hiring people with a disability isn’t just good for society but it is also great for business. Here’s why:

1. Access a wider talent pool – Thousands of skilled and motivated individuals are looking for meaningful work. Many have lived experience that brings resilience, flexibility, and creativity to the workplace.
2. Boost innovation through diverse perspectives – People with different backgrounds and abilities approach challenges in unique ways. This leads to better problem-solving, more creative ideas, and stronger team collaboration.
3. Improve brand reputation – Customers and partners increasingly value businesses that reflect inclusive values. By fostering an inclusive workplace, you show that your company is committed to equity and opportunity.
4. Increase productivity and loyalty – Inclusive workplaces are more engaged and collaborative. Employees who feel valued are more likely to stay, contribute, and grow with your business.
5. Access Wage Subsudies – Eligible employers can get up to $10,000 in wage subsidies. This is for hiring eligible people with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions.
6. Unlock Government Opportunities – Inclusive hiring practices can help your business qualify for government contracts and funding opportunities.

When you hire people with health conditions or disabilities, you build a strong and diverse team. This team can bring new ideas and innovation.

Real support for real impact

ETC’s Inclusive Employment Australia team is here to help you:

• Find the right candidates
• Navigate inclusive recruitment
• Create a workplace where everyone thrives

We make it easy to build an inclusive workplace and grow a diverse workforce that drives results.

Our team works closely with employers to understand your needs, match you with suitable candidates, and provide ongoing support. We also offer mentoring and training to help your team embrace inclusive hiring practices.

Inclusive hiring in action

This video showcases a good news story from ETC’s previous DES program, which has now transitioned to Inclusive Employment Australia. While the program name has changed, the values remain the same — supporting inclusive hiring and helping people with disability, injury, illness, or health conditions find meaningful employment.

Common misconceptions about inclusive hiring

Let’s address a few common myths and clarify what inclusive hiring means:

• Myth: People with disability can’t perform as well as others.
• Fact: Many people with disability are highly skilled, reliable, and productive.

• Myth: Implementing changes in the workplace is costly.
• Fact: Most adjustments are minor, and support is available to help cover costs.

• Myth: Inclusive hiring is complicated.
• Fact: ETC makes the process simple, with expert guidance every step of the way.

Frequently Asked Questions about inclusive hiring

Creating inclusive environments that support equal opportunity

Inclusive hiring is more than a recruitment strategy. It means creating an inclusive workplace that offers equal opportunity, reduces unconscious bias, and supports people from all backgrounds and abilities. This includes not only hiring diverse talent, but also supporting employees through inclusive policies, workplace adjustments, and ongoing development.

By embracing inclusive practices, your business helps create an environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to contribute. ETC is here to support you in creating a truly inclusive workplace that celebrates diversity and drives meaningful change.