Disability Inclusion for Staff

Disability is a multifaceted, fluid and relational concept which recognises that a person's interaction with physical, attitudinal, and institutional environments can be disabling.  We acknowledge that disability and its effects can also fluctuate across time and between individuals. This social model of disability focuses action on changing environments to enhance accessibility and accommodate disability. We are committed to providing an inclusive working environment for all staff. As part of this commitment, the University seeks to ensure equal opportunity for staff with disability and enable them to perform the inherent and reasonable requirements of their role by making appropriate and reasonable adjustments to the staff member’s workplace.


Beyond Visibility: A panel conversation on non-apparent disability inclusion

This webinar brings together leading Monash experts to explore how to translate research and lived experience into meaningful workplace practice. Register now to join us for this educative webinar to improve your knowledge on disability inclusion.

Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Training

The short online training assists to increase your awareness of hidden disabilities and provides you with the tools and confidence to offer support when needed. Once completed, you will be able to receive supporter materials.

Disability Confidence Training

This session has been designed to support Monash in promoting the confidence and capability to drive disability-inclusive best practices university wide.

Neurodiversity at Work: Practical Strategies for Supervisors

Workplace neurodiversity training designed to equip people managers with the capability, knowledge, skills, confidence and apply practical strategies to lead neurodiverse teams.

Neurodivergence is a form of human diversity that commonly refers to ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (amongst others).  Neurodivergence may or may not be experienced as a disability. Refer to the support for staff page to find information about flexible work arrangements and workplace adjustments.

Relevant legislation

  • Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (Cth)
  • Human Rights Commission Act 1986 (Cth)
  • Equal Opportunity Act 2010 (Vic)
  • Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (Vic)

Additional international conventions, Australian national and state legislation, and other policy instruments and agreements that guide best practice at Monash are listed in the Disability and Accessibility Action Plan 2024-2030.

Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Monash HR

Contact Staff Disability Support in Staff Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, Monash HR at email: staff-disability@monash.edu