The Albanese Labor government has awarded 100 scholarships as part of a $2 million program to advance the leadership careers of disabled individuals.
Offered in conjunction with the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD), the scholarship program focused on women, Indigenous, and multicultural applicants.
Amanda Rishworth, minister for social services, said that disabled individuals face barriers to employment noting, however, that 88 percent required “no adjustments” to fulfill senior roles, just the opportunity.
“It’s important that people living with disability who gain employment have leadership pathways. It’s not just good for the individual, but good for the business and community too,” she said in a statement….