Employment job site launched for people with a disability

Australian of the Year Dylan Alcott has launched a new online job site for people with a disability, and employers who wish to hire them.

Dylan Alcott speaks to Anthony Albanese during the launch of ‘The Field’. Source: AAP / Lukas Coch

Key Points

• 'The Field' site is designed to remove barriers to employment for people with a disability.
• 2022 Australian of the Year, Dylan Alcott, is behind the "The Field" site, which also has Federal Government backing to the tune of $6-million.
• It features a range of accessibility features, and can match job hunters with prospective employers.

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The site is part of the advocate's campaign to get more Australians with a disability into the workforce.

"The Field is the job site where people with disability can match with inclusive employers, and get involved in the employment exchange."

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