Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Course (AUS Version)
$27.50 inc. GST
This course examines what disability means in Australian workplaces — including the models and types of disability — and provides practical communication strategies and inclusion techniques that employees and employers can apply straight away. Learners build a genuine understanding of how people with disability contribute to diverse teams, and leave with the confidence to support a more inclusive workplace culture.
Designed specifically for Australian organisations, this course is suitable for anyone who wants to improve their understanding of disability and inclusion. On completion, participants receive an instant digital certificate confirming their training.
This course will take approximately 31 minutes to complete.
Why is the Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Important?
People with disability face significant barriers to gaining and maintaining employment in Australia, and discrimination in the workplace remains far too common. This gap matters not just for individuals, but for organisations that miss out on the full value of a diverse workforce. Workplaces that reflect the diversity of their communities are better positioned to understand their people, serve their customers, and perform.
Australian employers and workers operate within a framework of anti-discrimination obligations, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and related areas.
This course builds the understanding and practical skills workplaces need to meet those obligations and foster genuinely inclusive environments.
Not based in Australia, check out this course: Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Course (NZ Version)Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside colleagues or customers with disability
- Supervisors and managers responsible for team culture, recruitment, or reasonable adjustments
- HR and People & Culture professionals supporting EEO and inclusion initiatives
- Any worker seeking to build their understanding of disability and contribute to a more equitable workplace
Topics Covered
- What is disability?
- Communication with people with disability
- Models of disability
- Disability in the workplace
- Scenario activity
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible anytime, from any device. It uses interactive, scenario-based learning to place participants in realistic workplace situations — building practical confidence, not just awareness. Learners can complete the course at their own pace and pause and resume as needed.
There is no assessment for this course. On completion, participants receive an instant digital certificate that can be saved, shared, or retained for compliance records. The course is designed to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is written in plain language suitable for all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
Related Courses
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- Verbal Communication: Foundation Skills Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course
- Ethics: Introduction to Workplace Ethics Training Course
- Neurodiversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the different models and types of disability relevant to Australian workplaces
- Apply respectful communication practices when working with or supporting people with disability
- Recognise the barriers to employment that people with disability face and understand how these can be reduced
- Describe practical strategies for improving inclusion in day-to-day workplace situations
- Contribute to a workplace culture of equality, respect, and genuine inclusion
Organisational Benefits
- Strengthen compliance — Support your organisation’s obligations under anti-discrimination frameworks and EEO policies
- Reduce discrimination risk — Build consistent awareness across your workforce to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent discrimination or exclusion
- Improve recruitment and retention — Workplaces that actively support inclusion attract and retain a broader talent pool
- Build a more capable, diverse workforce — Teams with a genuine understanding of disability are better equipped to collaborate, adapt, and innovate
- Demonstrate documented commitment — Provide auditable evidence that your organisation has invested in disability awareness and inclusion training
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |
Description
Why is the Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Important?
People with disability face significant barriers to gaining and maintaining employment in Australia, and discrimination in the workplace remains far too common. This gap matters not just for individuals, but for organisations that miss out on the full value of a diverse workforce. Workplaces that reflect the diversity of their communities are better positioned to understand their people, serve their customers, and perform.
Australian employers and workers operate within a framework of anti-discrimination obligations, including the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth), which prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment and related areas.
This course builds the understanding and practical skills workplaces need to meet those obligations and foster genuinely inclusive environments.
Not based in Australia, check out this course: Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training Course (NZ Version)Who Should Complete This Course
- Employees who work alongside colleagues or customers with disability
- Supervisors and managers responsible for team culture, recruitment, or reasonable adjustments
- HR and People & Culture professionals supporting EEO and inclusion initiatives
- Any worker seeking to build their understanding of disability and contribute to a more equitable workplace
Topics Covered
Topics Covered
- What is disability?
- Communication with people with disability
- Models of disability
- Disability in the workplace
- Scenario activity
Experience
Course Experience
This course is fully online and accessible anytime, from any device. It uses interactive, scenario-based learning to place participants in realistic workplace situations — building practical confidence, not just awareness. Learners can complete the course at their own pace and pause and resume as needed.
There is no assessment for this course. On completion, participants receive an instant digital certificate that can be saved, shared, or retained for compliance records. The course is designed to WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility standards and is written in plain language suitable for all literacy levels.
Assessment
No formal scored assessment – instead, reflection points and knowledge checks are embedded throughout
Related Courses
Related Courses
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Equal Employment Opportunity for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Anti-Bullying and Anti-Harassment for Managers Training Course (AUS Version)
- Communicating Effectively in the Workplace Training Course
- Verbal Communication: Foundation Skills Training Course
- An Introduction to Emotional Intelligence Training Course
- Mental Health Awareness for Employees Training Course (AUS Version)
- Duty of Care for Employees Training Course
- Ethics: Introduction to Workplace Ethics Training Course
- Neurodiversity Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultural Awareness Training Course (AUS Version)
Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Identify the different models and types of disability relevant to Australian workplaces
- Apply respectful communication practices when working with or supporting people with disability
- Recognise the barriers to employment that people with disability face and understand how these can be reduced
- Describe practical strategies for improving inclusion in day-to-day workplace situations
- Contribute to a workplace culture of equality, respect, and genuine inclusion
Organisational Benefits
- Strengthen compliance — Support your organisation’s obligations under anti-discrimination frameworks and EEO policies
- Reduce discrimination risk — Build consistent awareness across your workforce to reduce the likelihood of inadvertent discrimination or exclusion
- Improve recruitment and retention — Workplaces that actively support inclusion attract and retain a broader talent pool
- Build a more capable, diverse workforce — Teams with a genuine understanding of disability are better equipped to collaborate, adapt, and innovate
- Demonstrate documented commitment — Provide auditable evidence that your organisation has invested in disability awareness and inclusion training
Accessibility
| Platforms | Desktop, laptop, tablet or mobile (widescreen) |
| Browsers | Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari are supported (typically versions from 2019 onwards). IE11 is not supported |
| Hosting | Enrol in Tribal Habits portal |
| Accessible | Yes, meets WCAG 2.2 guidelines at a Level AA standard – More info on WCAG 2.2 here |