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Practical Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Strategies for NDIS & Community Services
Building a genuinely inclusive workplace isn’t just “good practice” in the NDIS and Community Services sector.
With diverse teams supporting diverse participants, DEI directly influences safety, trust, quality of care, and staff wellbeing.
But in my experience, many HR leaders and those who wear the HR hat feel overwhelmed by where to start, how to create meaningful change, and how to avoid performative “checkbox” DEI.
This video cuts through complexity and brings DEI back to what matters most: creating workplaces where every person (staff and participants) feels safe, valued, respected, and able to contribute fully.
With diverse teams supporting diverse participants, DEI directly influences safety, trust, quality of care, and staff wellbeing.
But in my experience, many HR leaders and those who wear the HR hat feel overwhelmed by where to start, how to create meaningful change, and how to avoid performative “checkbox” DEI.
This video cuts through complexity and brings DEI back to what matters most: creating workplaces where every person (staff and participants) feels safe, valued, respected, and able to contribute fully.
What You'll Learn In This Video
We will help you unlock your inner potential so you can excel in your professional field.
Understand What DEI Really Means in NDIS & Community Services
Learn real world examples of how inclusion impacts psychological safety, retention, teamwork, and participant experience, and why HR professionals are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful cultural change.
Identify DEI Gaps & Everyday Risks You Might Be Missing
I'll outline common, yet hidden, DEI risks in NDIS & Community Services as well as how to identify them in your own organisation and teams before they damage staff morale or client outcomes.
Build Inclusive HR Practices Without Overcomplicating the Process
You’ll learn simple, practical ways to embed DEI into recruitment, onboarding, supervision, performance conversations, and policy-making ... without adding hours of admin or unnecessary forms.
Carla Canning
Carla has 20 years of leadership experience, 15 years of HR and Learning and Development experience and has contributed to the for-purpose sector as a proud participant of the Australian Mental Health Leaders Fellowship and involvement in various industry advisory boards. Carla's unique mix of skills provides the basis for the suite of services Connect Lead Achieve now offers.
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