Workforce and Training Issues in the Disability Sector - Dr Caroline Mills In-Person / Online
Public Thought Leadership Event
In-Person / Online
There are 4.4 million people living with disability in Australia. That’s 1 in 6 people. The likelihood of disability increases with increasing age. People with disability experience more disadvantage when it comes to participation and employment. This presentation discusses the work of Western Sydney University and the Western Sydney Disability Hub with a focus on two key workforce issues. First, there are not enough workers to meet demand within the disability sector. This is putting a strain on existing services and staff, compromising participation and outcomes for people with disability who want to access therapies and supports in the daily life. Second, people with disability are less likely to be employed. This can cause a cycle of poverty and welfare dependency negatively impacting on outcomes for people with disability. Come and hear from industry professionals and lived experience to see how this issue may be addressed.
Dr Caroline Mills is an occupational therapist and academic in the School of Health Sciences at Western Sydney University. Her work focuses on health and disability and is often co-designed with industry stakeholders and those with lived experience.
Kitty Mach is a provisional psychologist and WSU alumni, with lived experience of autism and ADHD. She brings a unique perspective to her work in the disability sector.
Jeff Scobie is a recognised leader in the disability field with over 40 years experience in the disability sector in various roles. He is currently the CEO of Macarthur Disability Services.
Date & time: Thursday, 31 August 2023, 12:00pm-1:00pm
Location: Western Sydney University, Parramatta City Campus, Peter Shergold Building, Level 9, Conference room 2 (PC-01.9.16) or Online via Zoom.
Accessibility: If you require accessible parking or other access requirements (such wayfinding maps or the need for a quiet space during the event) please email Emma Boddington at e.boddington@westernsydney.edu.au or Bhadra Chandran at b.chandran@westernsydney.edu.au
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- General Interest Undergraduate Students Western staff
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