Grant-funded report Published 12/09/2024

Customised Employment in Australia: Where are we now?

Executive Summary

In Australia, people with disability experience an unemployment rate that is more than double that of people without disabilities, with this disparity being particularly pronounced for people with intellectual disability. The USA Customised Employment model is designed to facilitate employment acquisition and maintenance for people with disabilities and has shown promise in the Australian context in achieving award-based open employment outcomes.

Acknowledgement of Country

In the spirit of reconciliation we acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures today.

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