About the network
The VPS Enablers Network’s vision is for a disability-confident Victorian public sector where all employees with disability, long-term and episodic health conditions and carers are thriving professionally and feel supported to bring their whole selves to work every day.
Established in 2016, the VPS Enablers Network is the first public sector-wide association for employees with disability in any State and Territory public sector in Australia.
The Enablers Network encompasses local networks in departments, agencies, and public sector organisations and chapters such as the Autism Success Network and the Graduate Disability Network.
What does the network do?
Advocacy
- Raise awareness of the rights of people with disability.
- Provide advice to departments and agencies on removing systemic barriers to full participation in employment.
- Support Victorian Government departments and agencies to become leading disability-confident employers.
Events
- Organise inclusive and accessible social, professional development and networking events and activities for members.
Role modelling
- We lead by example. We show how to be respectful and inclusive in our words and actions.
Collaboration
- We work with our stakeholders to achieve our vision and goals.
Disability inclusion
- We seek to understand and learn from each other as our differences are a source of strength and pride.
How can I get involved?
There are many ways you can get involved:
- Join the VPS Enablers Network Innovation Network group
- Attend our events and professional development activities.
- Join one of our portfolio working groups – policy and inclusion, events and communications.
- Join the Autism Success Network by sending an email to the autism.success@vpsc.vic.gov.au
- For the latest updates, news and events from the network, read our latest newsletter.
You can also email us at: vps.enablers@vpsc.vic.gov.au
Most VPS departments and agencies also have their own network you can join, check your intranet for more details.
Who can join?
The network is open to all people with lived experience of disability, long-term and episodic health conditions, carers and allies from all parts of the VPS.
Everyone is welcome!
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