Its goal is to develop the soft skills of young people with disabilities and provide them with the self-assurance to build links with their industry of choice.
In the process, businesses will augment their capacity and confidence in engaging and employing young people with disabilities.
EPP in the South West
In 2022, the Economic Participation Project is assisting small and medium-sized businesses in the South West to become more welcoming and accessible to people disabilities.
We are offering a free consultation service to businesses and organisations that will enhance how they engage and interact with staff and customers.
As well as giving businesses a competitive advantage, a diverse workforce generates fresh perspectives, drives innovation and improves productivity.
This service has been designed to assess and understand the needs of businesses in a resource-stretched and candidate-depleted market.
Organisations will gain improvements in:
- Customer service and client accessibility. Businesses will become more welcoming to the 1 in 5 Australians with disabilities, who may be customers, stakeholders or referrals.
- Staff support and retention. Businesses will have an increased capacity to assist and keep employees with disabilities, so that skilled talent is not lost.
- Talent pool expansion. Businesses will have access to a more diverse and motivated recruitment pool.
