Construction sector employment for people with disability

Australia’s booming construction industry employs more than 1.1 million people – and, in the face of a severe skills shortage after two years of COVID-19 shutdowns, it’s in desperate need of more. But despite the urgency, there are few job opportunities on offer for people with disability.

Cranes on top of buildings.

Now, a collaborative research project led by academics from the UTS Disability Research Network is seeking to challenge the status quo. By identifying the barriers and enablers to employment for people with disability, the research team is hoping to drive more equitable outcomes for jobseekers and construction companies alike.

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