Building Employer Confidence and Inclusion in Disability

Hosting a CALD intern with a disability offers multiple advantages:

• Diverse perspectives that drive innovation and problem-solving
• Enhanced reputation for inclusion, attracting stakeholders and clients
• Access to cultural knowledge that could open international opportunities
• Improved workplace culture, fostering empathy and collaboration
• Opportunity to identify and develop skilled talent aligned with your values
• Demonstration of corporate social responsibility, potentially aiding in tender processes and grant applications.

MCCSA facilitates a thorough selection process. We assess applications and identify candidates based on their skills, qualifications, and compatibility with your specific needs and internship positions, ensuring an optimal fit for both parties.

We offer comprehensive support throughout the internship:

• Pre-internship training for interns
• Assistance with onboarding and integration
• Fortnightly coaching sessions for interns, focusing on skills development and workplace integration
• Ongoing support for both interns and employers
• Regular check-ins to ensure a collaborative approach and timely assistance

We offer Disability Inclusion and Awareness training that:

• Promotes understanding of various disabilities
• Fosters inclusive attitudes
• Equips your team with knowledge to effectively support employees with disabilities
• Helps create a more accessible and inclusive workplace environment

There are no direct costs to your organisation for hosting an intern.

MCCSA manages the primary financial and insurance aspects:

• We pay interns an allowance, based on Fair Work Ombudsman recommendations
• Our Public Liability Insurance covers interns during their internship
• Employers are expected to have their own Public Liability Insurance in place.

There’s no obligation to offer permanent employment. Any post-internship employment decisions are entirely at your discretion. However, the internship provides an excellent opportunity to assess potential future employees.

culturalQ is MCCSA’s specialised intercultural training program designed to enhance Cultural Intelligence (CQ) and Cultural Competency in organisations.

Here’s how it can benefit your business:

• Improves communication with people from diverse cultural backgrounds
• Builds stronger intercultural relationships based on mutual respect and equality
• Enhances organisational management and service delivery
• Develops personal Cultural Intelligence (CQ): Improves your team’s ability to understand their own and other cultures, leading to more effective interactions in diverse situations
• Boosts organisational Cultural Competence: Helps create an inclusive workplace where all employees are respected and have equal opportunities to contribute and grow
• Facilitates better customer relations, potentially opening new market opportunities
• Enhances your reputation as an inclusive employer, attracting diverse talent
• Provides practical skills for working in multicultural environments, both internally and with clients/customers

Our interactive workshops, led by experienced facilitators, offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore and understand intercultural relationships, tailored to your organisation’s specific needs.

We provide expert guidance to:

• Review your existing policies
• Ensure alignment with best practices for disability inclusion
• Verify compliance with relevant laws and regulations
• Develop policies that reflect an inclusive and supportive approach

These benefits can help in demonstrating your commitment to diversity and inclusion to stakeholders and in tender processes.

We offer comprehensive support to your mentors:

• Guidance on effective mentoring strategies
• Resources for understanding and supporting CALD interns with disabilities
• Ongoing assistance to ensure a productive mentorship experience
• Support in navigating any challenges that may arise during the internship