Disability Awareness Training for Workplaces
Wallara’s Disability Awareness Training helps organisations build practical skills, confidence and inclusive behaviours when working with people with different abilities — as colleagues, customers and community members.
Delivered by people with lived experience, our training goes beyond theory or compliance. It focuses on everyday workplace situations and practical actions that create safer, more respectful and inclusive environments.
Why Organisations Choose Wallara
Our training is designed for everyday workplaces and practical outcomes.
- Delivered by qualified Wallara staff or accredited training partners
- Informed by lived experience of people with different abilities
- Connected to real social enterprises and employment pathways
- Practical, engaging and relevant for everyday work environments
When you train with Wallara, you also support meaningful employment for people with different abilities through our certified social enterprises.
Who This Training Is For
This training is suitable for organisations looking to strengthen inclusive practice and build confidence across their teams, including:
- Corporate and professional services teams
- Local councils and government departments
- Education and training providers
- Hospitality, tourism and customer-facing organisations
- Community and not-for-profit organisations
Standard Disability Awareness Training
A practical, engaging introduction to disability awareness, delivered at Wallara’s Keysborough Head Office, or your workplace.
Location: Wallara Keysborough Office (160 Bridge Road) or off-site by arrangement
Duration: 2 hours
Group size: Up to 10 participants
Cost: $4,000 per session
What The Workshop Covers
- Disability etiquette and respectful engagement
- Wallara philosophy and values
- Understanding disability in everyday contexts
- Person-centred approaches
- Effective communication strategies
- Language, respect and inclusion
- Professional boundaries
- Q&A with Wallara client representatives
- Guided tour of Wallara’s Logistics social enterprise
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Develop a clear understanding of disability and inclusion in the workplace
- Communicate more confidently and respectfully
- Apply person-centred approaches in daily interactions
- Use inclusive language and appropriate workplace etiquette
- Understand professional boundaries and responsibilities
- Gain insight from lived experience and direct engagement
Optional Options (Pricing on Application):
- On-site catering
- Off-site or workplace delivery
Premium Disability Awareness Training at Sages Cottage Farm
An immersive, leadership-level experience delivered in the unique setting at the Hub, Sages Cottage Farm, Baxter.
This premium option combines practical learning with deeper insight into disability, social enterprise and the role organisations play in driving inclusion and social change.
Location: The Hub@Sages Cottage Farm
Duration: 4 hours (9:00am – 1:00pm or 12:00pm-4:00pm)
Group size: Up to 18 participants
Cost: $8,000 per session
What the Workshop Covers
- Disability etiquette and respectful engagement
- Wallara philosophy and values
- Understanding disability
- Person-centred approaches
- Effective communication strategies
- Language, respect and inclusion
- Professional boundaries
Exclusive Inclusions
- Insights from Wallara’s CEO or Board Chair on the NDIS landscape and social change
- Guided tour of Sages Cottage Farm
- Private catered lunch (dietary requirements accommodated)
- Immersive experience within Wallara client programs
- Q&A with Wallara client ambassadors
- A commemorative company paver at Sages Cottage Farm
Learning Outcomes
Participants will:
- Develop a deeper understanding of disability and inclusion in workplaces
- Build confidence in respectful, effective communication
- Apply person-centred approaches in professional contexts
- Use inclusive language and demonstrate appropriate workplace behaviour
- Understand ethical responsibilities and professional boundaries
- Gain insight into the NDIS landscape and the role of social enterprise
Optional add-on:
- Professionally edited highlight video of your training day (available on request)
Social Impact Through Training
Every training session supports Wallara’s mission to create employment, skills and opportunities for people with different abilities.
By choosing Wallara, your organisation partners with a certified social enterprise that reinvests in people, inclusion and stronger communities.
Talk to Our Team
Start the conversation about disability awareness training for your organisation. We’ll help you choose the right format and tailor delivery to your team’s needs.
Why Partner with Wallara?
Certified Social Enterprises
Recognised by Social Traders for meeting national standards.
Procurement with Purpose
Support Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), social procurement and supplier diversity commitments.
End-to-End Service
Commercial capability, clear processes and dependable outcomes.
Measurable Impact
Transparent reporting and employment outcomes.
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