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Published work
The model, and the instruments that operationalise it.
The Centre’s published work sets out the model and the instruments that operationalise it. It is organised here by what each piece belongs to rather than by date.
One
The model
A systems analysis of factors that lead to the successful employment of people with a disability
Two
Practice
Holding the space for change: the Psychologically Informed Employment Counselling Framework in Customised Employment practice
doi.org/10.59158/001c.159501The emerging role of employment counsellors: bridging vocational support and counselling in Australia’s evolving disability employment landscape
doi.org/10.59158/001c.158758Identifying psychological conditions of employability: the Sensory Comfort Mapping Tool (SCMT)
Three
Policy and systems
Disability employment systems under stress: COVID-19 as a systems shock
doi.org/10.4324/9781003734055-9Customised Employment
The influence of the National Disability Insurance Scheme on Customised Employment practice in Australia
The impact of legislation and conventions on disability employment outcomes in Australia
Stable underperformance as a systems design outcome
Applied research
Commissioned work.
The Centre undertakes commissioned research for governments, provider organisations and international partners. Full reports are held with the commissioning body. Briefings on completed work are available on request.
About the author
This body of work is directed by Dr Peter Smith, who came to research from frontline practice and has led the Centre for fifteen years.
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