Creating better employment opportunities for people with disability

Name: Creating better employment opportunities for people with disability
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Employment Disability inclusion NDIS

Perrin AbbasProject Lead – Disability Inclusion at Multicultural Communities Council of SA

Perrin Abbas is a multicultural specialist with roots in India and Dubai. Her diverse background spans three countries and various organizations, enriched by a Masters in Sociology, a degree in Political Science and Psychology, and ICF coaching certification. With 12 years as a Yoga and Meditation teacher, Perrin infuses a holistic approach into her work. She conducts Public Speaking and Emotional Intelligence seminars for the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (ASRC) across Australia. Currently, Perrin manages the Building Employer Confidence (BEC) project, funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS), focused on disability inclusion. This initiative aims to enhance employer confidence in hiring and supporting CALD people with disabilities. Through interactive workshops, she guides teams and individuals to thrive in multicultural and inclusive environments, transforming cultural and accessibility challenges into opportunities for growth.

She also hosts the radio show ‘EquiVoices” on Multicultural Mental Health on 5EBI 103.1FM.

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In this insightful interview, Perrin Abbas, Project Lead for Disability Inclusion at the Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia, shares her expertise on improving employment opportunities for people with disabilities, particularly from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds.

Perrin discusses the importance of building market-aligned training, self-advocacy skills, and technical adaptability to prepare individuals for the workforce.

Don't miss this important conversation on how to drive positive change and create better employment pathways for individuals with disabilities.

Table Of Contents

Introduction and Project Overview

Perrin Abbas introduces herself and the disability inclusion project focused on creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Preparing people with disabilities for employment

Discussion on the importance of market-aligned training, mentorship, and soft skills development like self-advocacy and technical adaptability for individuals with disabilities.

The employer’s Role in disability inclusion

Perrin emphasizes the need for employers to be better prepared, highlighting the lack of focus on equipping organizations to support and integrate people with disabilities into mainstream employment.

Organizational steps for inclusive hiring

Key recommendations for employers, including disability awareness training, accessible recruitment processes, and partnerships with disability employment services.

Challenges in funding and policy

Perrin discusses the limitations of short-term funding for disability projects and the need for greater awareness among employers about wage subsidies and tax benefits available for hiring people with disabilities.

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