Pathways to Possibilities

Harnessing the economic potential of people with disability

Learn about our project

There is a rich, untapped talent pool of around 113,000 Australians with a disability that are unemployed and looking for work. This presents a prime opportunity for employers to bridge the gap, leading to greater inclusivity and economic productivity.

To open up new benefits for businesses and employees alike, SSI has outlined four commitments for employers to follow:

Commitment #1

Put disability inclusion at the heart of your business

Commitment #2

Become disability confident

Commitment #3

Empower your leaders to drive change

Commitment #4

Create a safe, supportive and accommodating culture

Read the report

Delve deeper into our commitments, read contributions by disability advocate Carly Findlay OAM and SSI CEO Violet Roumeliotis, and discover a range of notable case studies in our full report.

Discover more resources

Employers can often feel overwhelmed on knowing how to best recruit and support staff with disability.

Take a look at our videos

SSI hosted the Pathways to Possibilities Symposium in February 2024, in partnership with Jobs Australia, National Disability Services (NDS), and the Canterbury Bankstown Chamber of Commerce.

We explored the current economic participation of people with disability and identified ways to drive meaningful change. Together with 165 attendees, the day’s discussions centred on the voices of those with lived experience.

Join us

As part of Pathways to Possibilities, SSI is managing a Community of Practice program for businesses and organisations to take part in.

The group will focus on building capacity, addressing challenges, sharing best practices, and developing inclusive employment strategies.

We invite you to express your interest in joining this dynamic and impactful community.

Get in touch

To find out more about Pathways to Possibilities, please email: ssilac.engagements@ndis.gov.au

If you have a general enquiry about SSI, please email: info@ssi.org.au