For Businesses

There are approximately 1 million working age Australians who typically demonstrate longer tenure, high quality work ethic and are less likely to take unnecessary sickies.

Did we mention these 1 million Australians are available for an employment opportunity?

Growing your business?

Each organization is unique in its inclusion journey, and our foremost goal is to grasp your current stage. 

At Towards Better we work with local businesses on inclusion strategies that support the business with growth, profitability, attracting and retaining staff among others.

Accompanied by expert consultants, we guide you through each phase, offering timely and relevant advice. We ensure accountability, helping you achieve the outcomes you aim for. Our guidance is practical, attainable, and enduring, ensuring substantial business impact.

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If you have any of these challenges in your business, we can help.

Book in a no obligation consultation with Ricky, and let’s talk about how we can help your business not just survive but thrive.

“The way he approached contacting me was fantastic. It’s clear he is really putting in the effort. The level of professionalism he demonstrated and how he followed up with me was refreshing. You clearly work hard to set people up for success and we can see firsthand how hard he works while he is here. Thank you!

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Our Services for Businesses

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Professional Development Series:
An Introduction to Social Inclusion in the Workplace

Customised Employment: 

Customised Employment: Mutually beneficial employment arrangements matched to business needs and employee talents.

Social Procurement Opportunities: To further your social impact.

Diverse and Inclusive Workforce: To tap into a diverse talent pool, fostering an inclusive and dynamic work environment.

Positive Brand Image: That resonates positively with clients, customers, and stakeholders.

Consulting:

B2B Services for Targeted Inclusion with Real-life disability experience at our core.

Assess & Improve recruitment pipeline for inclusivity & best talent. Bridge gaps, Address barriers, unconscious bias & boost business.

Create Inclusion Action plans putting you in a better position to find and retain the best talent and push your business forward. Expert consultants, tangible outcomes, inspired workplace culture.

Training:

Custom video, audio, or written content production for tailored training and ongoing learning on disability and inclusion. Foundation modules, engaging content, bite-sized learning that can be integrated into your LMS.. Delivered by experts with lived experience of disability and inclusion. Suitable for all staff levels. Modules on Disability, Accessibility, Inclusive Recruitment, Inclusive Marketing and beyond.

Mentoring:

Individual or small group mentoring from people with lived experience using practice frameworks and engaging activities to help you become more inclusive and more deeply connected with the wider community. Participants will develop a more welcoming, culturally appropriate, and elevated leadership style. Great professional development opportunity!

 

Workshops on Offer

Quick Wins for Inclusive Workplaces

Quick Wins for Inclusive Workplaces

Practical, high-impact inclusion training and reviews for your business

Upskill your team, strengthen your culture, and embed inclusion into everyday business. With more than 40,000 people in Townsville living with a disability, inclusion isn’t just a value — it’s a smart business strategy. Inclusive workplaces attract and retain better talent, deliver stronger customer experiences, and build lasting community connections.

At Towards Better, we make inclusion practical, profitable, and powerful through short, results-driven training and review options designed for real workplaces — not theory.


Why Quick Wins?

These sessions and audits are designed to help you:

  • Create visible, measurable improvements in team capability

  • Gain confidence in inclusive recruitment, marketing, and communication

  • Strengthen your brand reputation and community reach


Micro-Training Sessions — from $495 (ex. GST)

60–90 minutes | Online or In-Person | For teams up to 15 included

Build awareness, confidence, and inclusion in your team with practical, interactive sessions.


Quick Audits & Reviews

Pinpoint where your organisation stands and uncover your biggest inclusion opportunities.

  • Inclusive Marketing & Communications Review 

  • Inclusive Event Review 

  • Inclusive Recruitment Audit 

Get clear insights, practical recommendations, and next steps to strengthen accessibility, inclusion, and diversity across your workplace.

Engaging with People with Disability – Skills for Inclusion

Creating an inclusive workplace isn’t just about policy — it’s about practical skills. This workshop equips your team with the confidence, understanding, and tools to communicate and collaborate effectively with colleagues, clients, and customers with disability.

Workshop Details:

  • Duration: 3 hours

  • Participants: 8–20 staff

  • Delivery: In-person or online

What’s Included:

  • Awareness & Understanding: Learn disability etiquette, common myths, and practical tips

  • Practical Interaction Skills: Role-play real workplace scenarios

  • Workplace Application: Embed inclusion into meetings, customer interactions, and team culture

  • Reflection & Feedback: Actionable takeaways for your team

Investment / Pricing Tiers:

  • Early Bird (Before Dec 2025): $1,600

  • New Year Kickoff (Jan/Feb 2026): $1,700

  • Standard Booking (March 2026 onwards): $1,800
    (Includes facilitation, materials, and follow-up resources)

Outcomes / Benefits:

  • Confidence in interactions

  • Practical, actionable tools

  • Stronger teamwork & communication

  • Inclusive workplace culture

  • Recognition as a business that values diversity

Book Your Workshop Today
Secure your team’s spot, build inclusion skills, and create a workplace culture that works for everyone. 

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Other Customisable Workshops

Workshops Suitable for Businesses, Organisations, Clubs, and Groups

Here is a sample of outcome-focused workshops we deliver. Towards Better can deliver workshops face to face or virtually, or a hybrid of both. Are you looking for something that isn’t mentioned here? We can fully customize a training session for you based on your specific goals and experience.

  • Welcoming and Inclusive Communities (3 hours)
  • Relationships Through Valued Roles (3 hours)
  • Social Inclusion in the Workplace (3 hours)
  • Asset Based Community Development (1 or 2 day)
  • Creating Stronger, Connected Clubs & Community Groups (2-3 hours)
  • Jobs Customisation in your Workplace to attract more talent
  • Social Role Valorisation (2 or 3 day)
  • Identifying Valued Roles in your business, club, or group (2-3 hours)
  • Inclusive Marketing and Promotion (2 hours)
  • Inclusion in the Classroom (2 parts or 2 hours each)

Professional Development and Mentoring

These sessions can be run with a group or individually. Our mentoring is flexible and tailored to you, your team, and your community’s strengths and challenges.

We customise sessions using a variety of resources, tools, knowledge, and stories so you can progress towards your desired outcomes. We can also work with you to map out desired outcomes if you are unsure about these at the start. Throughout this interactive process, we explore a variety of practice frameworks and strategies and complete activities to help you become more inclusive and more deeply connected with the wider community. Participants will develop a more welcoming, culturally appropriate, and elevated leadership style.

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To enquire about our workshops

Please contact Ricky

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