Date/Time:

07/05/2026 - 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

Event Categories:

• Industrial Relations, Human Resources and Legal
• Professional Learning

Description:

This session provides a comprehensive overview of your school’s obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act and their application to staff recruitment and performance management. Participants will gain practical guidance on implementing lawful and equitable practices that accommodate the adjustment needs of employees with recognised disabilities. The program also addresses strategies for fostering a workplace culture that prioritises inclusion and professionalism. 

Your commitment: 1.5 contact hours plus any required reading.

Delivery mode: 1 x online session.

Presented by: Elizabeth Sexton, Head of Workplace & Human Relations, AISSA.

Price: There is no charge for this session.

Date: 7 May 2026, 3:30pm-5:00pm

Location: online via Zoom – a link will be sent via email prior to the session.

Registration closes: 30 April 2026 at 5:00pm.

Program Overview: This session will provide school leaders with a practical understanding of their obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth). The session explores how the DDA applies to all aspects of the employment and on-going management of staff in schools. 

Participants will gain insights into creating inclusive employment practices that meet legal requirements, while also promoting equity and wellbeing. A case study will be used to clarify the boundaries between lawful and unlawful actions. 

By the end of this seminar, participants will be able to: 

• understand the key provisions of the DDA and related laws and how they apply in schools
• distinguish between direct and indirect discrimination in employment
• understand when differential treatment may be lawful
• identify examples of reasonable workplace adjustments and understand how to assess requests while documenting the decision-making process appropriately
•  apply the DDA principles in recruitment, performance management, and return-to-work processes to avoid common pitfalls that lead to discrimination claims.

Program Lead: please contact Elizabeth Sexton.

Terms and Conditions: There is no charge for this session. See the AISSA’s Professional Learning Terms and Conditions for the full registration terms and conditions including the cancellation policy.