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8 Step journey for APS employees

Follow the steps below to build your confidence, grow your career and contribute to an inclusive APS.

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Step 1 - Know your rights and supports

Find adjustments, employee support services and resources available in the workplace.

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Step 2 - Build disability confidence

Learn more about disability accessibility and creating an inclusive workspace.

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Step 3 - Be your authentic self

Reflect on your strengths, support needs, and how you work best.

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Step 4 - Build your skills and capability

Build skills and capability through learning, and development opportunities

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Step 5 - Explore career growth and mobility

Discover mobility pathways and career options across the APS

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Step 6 - Support others and be an ally

Learn how to support colleagues with disability.

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Step 7 - Grow, thrive and find mentoring

Continue developing your career while helping create a more inclusive APS.

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Step 8 - Lead through inclusion

Help create an inclusive workplace through everyday actions, respect and collaborations

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Acknowledgement of Country

The APSC acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and to Elders both past and present.