Exclusive event for Ability First Australia Members
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EXCLUSIVE EXECUTIVE WEBINAR

The Global Disability Workforce Crisis: Turning Risk into Strategic Advantage

An exclusive briefing for NDIS disability service provider executives on the workforce trends reshaping our sector — and the proven strategies to get ahead of them.

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Date:
July 2025
Time:
11:00 AM AEST
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Format:
Live Webinar (60 min)
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83%

of disability providers report critical workforce shortages

$3.6B

annual cost of workforce turnover in Australian disability sector

52%

of disability workers considering leaving within 12 months

2:1

ratio of open roles to available qualified workers

What You'll Walk Away With

Practical intelligence and frameworks you can apply immediately to strengthen your workforce strategy.

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Global Workforce Trends

Understand the macro forces driving the global disability workforce crisis — from demographic shifts to migration policy changes — and what they mean for Australian NDIS providers.

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Risk Identification

Learn to identify and quantify the workforce risks that threaten service delivery, compliance, and financial sustainability — before they become crises.

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International Talent Solutions

Discover how leading disability providers are successfully integrating international talent pipelines to fill critical gaps while maintaining quality of care.

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Benchmarking Data

Access findings from the latest global disability workforce study, including benchmarks on turnover rates, vacancy costs, and workforce satisfaction.

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Strategic Advantage Playbook

See how forward-thinking providers are turning workforce challenges into competitive advantages — improving outcomes, reducing costs, and building resilience.

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The Vertaview Case Study

Hear directly about the Groworx–Vertaview strategic partnership and the real results of implementing an international talent strategy within an AFA member organisation.

Session Outline

A focused 60-minute programme designed for executive decision-makers.

0:00 – 0:05

Welcome & Opening Remarks

Andrew Rowley, CEO of Ability First Australia, sets the scene on why workforce strategy is the most critical challenge facing AFA members.

0:05 – 0:20

The Global Workforce Crisis: Data & Trends

Dan Sandiford presents the key findings from a major global disability workforce study — the numbers, the risks, and the implications for Australian NDIS providers.

0:20 – 0:30

Strategic Solutions: The International Talent Model

Julian Harris unpacks the proven international talent strategies that forward-thinking disability providers are already using to build resilient, high-quality workforces.

0:30 – 0:40

Case Study: The Groworx–Vertaview Partnership

A candid look inside one AFA member’s journey to implementing an international talent strategy — including the challenges, the wins, and the measurable impact on service delivery.

0:40 – 0:50

Your Action Plan: Next Steps

Practical, actionable steps you can take immediately to assess and strengthen your organisation’s workforce strategy.

0:50 – 1:00

Open Q&A with Presenters

Your opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and get tailored advice directly from the Groworx team and fellow AFA members.

Meet the Speakers

Industry leaders bringing deep expertise in disability workforce strategy and international talent solutions.

Andrew Rowley

Chief Executive Officer

Ability First Australia

Dan Sandiford

CEO & Founder

Groworx Global

Julian Harris

Director of Talent Solutions

Groworx Global

Is This Webinar For You?

This exclusive session is designed for executive decision-makers within AFA member organisations.

Chief Executive Officers

Chief Operating Officers

Chief People Officers

HR Directors

Heads of Workforce Planning

Service Delivery Directors

Board Members

Strategy & Transformation Leads

Secure Your Place

Limited to 50 executive attendees to ensure an intimate, high-value session. Registration is free for AFA member organisations.

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