Employ for Ability

Employ for Ability delivers neurodiversity awareness and inclusion programs across Australia from its Canberra headquarters, founded in 2019 as a women-owned, disability-led social business with over 60 per cent of its team identifying as neurodivergent.

• Designs and delivers tailored neurodiversity training for organisations, covering awareness, workplace communication, workplace adjustments and manager capability building.
• Provides one-on-one coaching for managers and team leaders on supporting neurodivergent staff, alongside employment coaching for neurodivergent individuals.
• Led by David Smith, who holds a Master of Autism from the University of Wollongong and brings 25 years of recruitment sector expertise.
• Won the 2022 Telstra Best of Business Award for Building Communities, recognised for creating environments where people from all walks of life can thrive.

Best for: Organisations building inclusive cultures and managers seeking practical strategies to support and develop neurodivergent employees.

Employ for Ability runs Disability Employee Focussed Recruitment programs, designing bespoke neurodiversity employment initiatives for organisations seeking to tap into neurodivergent talent. Based in Canberra, the firm operates across Australia.

• Manages end-to-end recruitment services: targeted talent sourcing from neurodivergent communities, tailored screening and assessment, and placement support aligned to job fit and long-term success.
• Provides ongoing coaching and specialist support post-placement, ensuring neurodivergent employees succeed and managers have tools to support inclusive teams.
• Co-designs programs with organisations to integrate neurodiversity recruitment into existing processes, removing barriers in traditional application methods.

Best for: Employers seeking to build diverse teams and access often-overlooked talent through inclusive recruitment practices.