Webinar – Disability Inclusion Series no. 1: Education, Employment and Community Attitudes
Local governments are uniquely placed to drive disability inclusion through employment, education and community leadership. People with disability are residents, ratepayers, employees and active community members who interact with council services every day. But unclear roles and responsibilities across local, state and Commonwealth governments along with unconscious bias and constrained resources can limit progress.
Watch the webinar recording here.
View the webinar presentations:
Local Government Challenges and Solutions
Education: Cyndi Neuzerling, City of Playford (South Australia)
Employment: Scott Taylor, City of Ryde (New South Wales)
Community Attitudes: Erika Everitt, City of Stirling (Western Australia)
This practical webinar explored how councils can move from intent to impact across three key challenges:
Challenge 1: Education – Unclear Roles and Responsibilities
What is local government’s role in lifelong learning and inclusion?
Challenge 2: Employment – Addressing Unconscious Bias
From advertising and interview processes to job design and workplace supports, councils influence both internal employment practices and local labour markets.
Challenge 3: Community Attitudes – Leadership, Participation and Visibility
How can councils shift attitudes and demonstrate the return on social investment? This session will explore visible leadership, inclusive representation and meaningful participation in civic life.
Across all three challenges, the webinar focused on practical actions councils can take to clarify their roles, maximise impact within budget constraints, and lead confident, community-wide approaches to disability inclusion.
This program includes four webinars for anyone in local government working to strengthen disability inclusion:
Webinar 1 – Education, Employment & Community Attitudes
📅 24 March (1pm – 3pm AEDT)
How councils can influence education and employment outcomes, shift community attitudes, and address barriers using local programs and partnerships.
Webinar 2 – Safety, Justice, Gender Equality & Emergency Management
📅 9 April (1pm – 3pm AEST)
Local government’s role in creating safer, fairer communities and ensuring emergency management practices are inclusive and accessible.
Webinar 3 – Housing, Homelessness & Community Supports
📅 7 May (1pm – 3pm AEST)
How councils contribute to accessible housing, homelessness prevention, and strong community support systems, featuring practical, evidence‑based examples.
Webinar 4 – Participation, Community Life & the Built Environment
📅 4 June (1pm – 3pm AEST)
Strengthening participation, inclusion, and universal design in local environments through planning, community engagement, and infrastructure design.