Support Inclusive Employment

Open up more employment possibilities. For people with diverse abilities. For your business.

By teaming up with us, your business can play a direct role in creating inclusive employment opportunities for people with disabilities, while also promoting your brand and values. Your support helps break down barriers to employment and build stronger, more inclusive workplaces.

Best Lives has been supporting people with disability and diverse abilities find meaningful work for nearly 40 years. We’re also here to make your inclusive hiring straightforward, positive, and mutually beneficial. We work closely with employers to understand your business needs, then match you with job seekers who have the skills, experience, and attitude to join your team. All our services are free, thanks to funding from the Department of Social Services.

Hiring someone with disability doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, it usually isn’t.

Here are some facts about employed people with disability:

80% of unemployed working-age people with disability don’t require additional employer support to work.
88% of employed people with disability do their jobs without extra help.
83% don’t require time off due to their disability.

If you want to employ a person with disability but don’t know how to go about it, get in touch with our team and tell us a bit about your business. We’ll work with you to understand your staffing needs and help match you with a suitable candidate. We’ll also support you every step of the way.

Talk to Our Team

Helping you build inclusive workplaces that work for everyone

We’re here to streamline employing someone with a disability. You can expect friendly, practical help from our Employment Consultants, who work closely with you to understand your business.

Here’s how we support you:

Shortlisting and screening suitable candidates
Organising and attending interviews
Providing one-on-one support for job seekers
Arranging work experience trials to assess fit
Employer and co-worker training
Providing ongoing support on-site or behind the scenes
Workplace modifications (for eligible participants)
Wage subsidies (for eligible roles)

Let’s Get Started

Employing people with disability comes with a lot of perks!

Whether you’re a small business or a large organisation, your impact is significant. Employing people with disability isn’t just good for the community- it’s good for business. When you partner with us, you’ll gain:

Access to committed, job-ready candidates
Tailored, ongoing support from our team
Free inclusion and diversity training for your staff
Increased brand visibility through our social media, website, and events
Recognition as a leader in inclusive employment
The opportunity to connect with other like-minded businesses
Access to financial incentives (including wage subsidies and support for workplace adjustments)

Frequently asked questions

: Simple – get in touch with us. We’ll listen to your needs and connect you with the right candidate. We’ll guide you through every step, from recruitment to ongoing support.
: Not at all. That’s a common misconception. You’ll have a dedicated Employment Consultant who makes the process easy and supportive. We make the process easier by doing the heavy lifting, from screening to interviews to on-the-job support, so you can focus on the job. You’ll also have access to training, subsidies, and ongoing advice.
: In most cases, no. And if adjustments are needed, we can help you access funding for any required workplace modifications.
: No. Our services are free, and there are often incentives available to employers.
: We provide ongoing support tailored to the needs of both the employee and your workplace. That can include on-site visits, coaching, adjustments, and regular check-ins.
: Aside from gaining a motivated and loyal employee, you’ll boost your reputation as an inclusive employer, access training and incentives, and become part of a growing community committed to making work accessible to everyone.