understanding of the need to support both employees looking for jobs, and employers focused on improving workplace culture and practice has directly shaped the two-pronged approach to the web portal. The website will be launched in September 2021. • The Pilot programs – the next phase of the project will see the Commission work with the Employer Network, and other experts, to co-design two pilot employment programs to support the meaningful employment of people with disability. The Commissioner is currently engaged in conversations with organisations who have both operational capacity and specialist knowledge in disability employment to support the pilots. The goals of IncludeAbility are timelier than ever with the economic impacts of COVID-19 further reducing employment opportunities for people with disability. IncludeAbility is creating a safe space for employers to discuss ideas and share learnings, and is on track to improve the opportunities available to people with disability. Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of at-risk children and young people In this reporting period, the Commission and the Kids Helpline co-authored the report Impact of COVID-19 on Children and Young People who Contact Kids Helpline. This report was launched in September 2020 and received very positive feedback. As we continue to face the impacts of COVID-19 in our lives, the newly appointed National Children’s Commissioner has commenced work in collaboration with the National Mental Health Commission to consult with at-risk children and young people about the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on them. This includes their mental health, and related support and interventions required to support them, their families and communities, the main and unique challenges and barriers experienced by at-risk children and young people during the pandemic, and actions that can be taken to address the priority action areas of the National Mental Health and Wellbeing Pandemic Response Plan, and other priority issues identified by the group. A final report will be provided to the National Mental Health Commission by June 2022. Independent Review into Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces In March 2021, the Commission was asked to undertake an Independent Review of Commonwealth Parliamentary Workplaces (Review) by the federal Government, with the support of the Opposition and crossbench. Led by Commissioner Jenkins, the Review is examining the culture of Commonwealth parliamentary workplaces with the aim of ensuring that the national Parliament reflects best practice in the prevention of and response to bullying, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. 38 Australian Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2020–2021

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