New push to find work for disabled

Stephanie Peatling, Workplace Correspondent, reported in today's Sydney Morning Herald:

A jobs compact for people with disabilities is being prepared by the Federal Government.

Nearly 30 private companies are believed to have signed up to the compact, which, according to government sources, is likely to be announced this month.

It is based on a similar pledge made by the Government last year to pay for any training costs incurred by businesses that employ indigenous people.

The compact follows the release this week of a discussion paper calling for a new national strategy for people with disabilities. The Parliamentary Secretary for Disabilities, Bill Shorten, said he believed a new approach was necessary in order for people to have the same access to services and jobs as people without disabilities.

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