Governance Division

Publications

• ACT PS Employment Framework for People with a Disability (PDF 235KB)
• ACT PS Employment Framework for People with a Disability (Word 343KB)
• Disability Toolkit

ACT Public Service Employment Framework for People with a Disability

What is it?

The Chief Minister’s Department and the Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services jointly developed The ACT Public Service Employment Framework for People with a Disability, released in August 2004.

The Framework is the result of significant consultations and support from government agencies, people with a disability, unions, representative community organisations and disability employment and support agencies.

What is its aim?

The aim of the Framework is that people with a disability are able to access secure and sustainable employment opportunities with the ACT Public Service, commensurate with their skills, capabilities, interests and potential. This will be achieved by establishing and promoting inclusive workplace policies and practices.

What does it provide?

The Framework provides the vision and principles and sets the strategic direction for the next four years through seven key objectives underpinned by 27 practical strategies with associated responsibilities and timelines.

How will its progress be monitored?

Progress against the objectives will be monitored by the Human Resource Council, chaired by the ACT Commissioner for Public Administration. A Standing Committee, chaired by the Executive Director of the Industrial Relations & Public Sector Management Group, will be responsible for driving the implementation of the Framework and report to the Human Resource Council.

Where does it fit with other frameworks?

The Framework complies with ACT Government and Commonwealth Government discrimination legislation and complements the Access to Government Strategy, the Canberra Social Plan, the Carers Policy, the ACT Public Service Equity and Diversity Framework and the ACT Public Service Human Resources Strategy 2003-05.

How do I access the Framework?

The Framework is available for download both in PDF and Word format below.

• ACT PS Employment Framework for People with a Disability (PDF 235KB)
• ACT PS Employment Framework for People with a Disability (Word 343KB)

How do I gain more information?

A list of relevant links to the Framework are provided below.

For more details on the development of the Framework please contact:

Industrial Relations & Public Sector Management Group
Chief Minister’s Department
Ph: 62050334
Email: psm@act.gov.au

Useful links

• ACT Government
• ACT Chief Minister's Department
• ACT Department of Disability, Housing & Community Services
• Australian Government Department of Family & Community Services
• CRS Australia
• Centrelink
• Disability Works Australia
• Employers Making a Difference
• Disability Services Australia
• Australian Bureau of Statistics - for statistical data
• Australian National University - practical guidance for employers
• Disabled People's Initiative - ACT organisation
• Australian Government Department of Employment & Workplace Relations - job network information
• Australian Government Department of Education, Science & Training - information on new apprenticeships

Other useful links are available through the ACT Department of Disability, Housing & Community Service's website.

Useful contacts

Employment and support agencies

New apprentices and registration

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