The Paralympic Workplace Diversity Program (PWDP) is an initiative of the Australian Paralympic Committee (APC) designed to help place past and present Para-athletes into employment. Paralympic Employment Providers offer flexible work environments and meaningful career opportunities specific to the skills, experience and career goals of each participant. 360 HR Consulting, a boutique recruitment and consulting organisation based in Sydney, has been appointed by the APC to manage the PWDP.
Through the PWDP, the APC aims to increase the number of people with disabilities in the Australian business community and enable Paralympic athletes to promote the value of diversity and inclusion.
Athlete Testimonials
“360 HR Consulting was extremely helpful in keeping me up-to-date with what was going on and were happy to answer any of my questions at any time. Before my interview, they made sure I was aware of what I could come up against in the interview and this made it much easier for me to be myself. I had never done an interview with a panel of people before, so with the tips 360 HR had given me, I was much more prepared for anything that may have been thrown at me. The Paralympic Workplace Diversity Program is fantastic for the athletes who have joined it. My employer has been so supportive of my swimming career. Everyone is happy.”
Shane Brand, wheelchair rugby
“360 HR and the Paralympic Workplace Diversity Program have helped me find a great employer, ANZ, which is supportive of my training needs and offers flexible working hours. 360HR advised me on how to prepare for the interview, which I nailed, and was offered the job!”
Sarah Rose, Para-swimming
“Thank you 360HR for your support and perseverance in finding me the perfect job to fit in with my sporting career and commitments. By supporting Paralympic athletes off the field, this enables us to perform at our best on the field.”
For information on becoming a Paralympic Employment Provider, click here.
To register your interest in the PWDP, please contact:
Di Pass
PWDP Project Manager
360HR
dipass@360hr.com.au
02 9819 6324
Myreen Aronowitz
PWDP Project Coordinator
360HR
myreen@360hr.com.au
02 9819 6324
Paralympic Employment Providers to Date
| Organisation | Athletes |
| AAMI | Matthew Silcocks, Para-athletics Curtis Palmer, wheelchair rugby |
| ABC TV | Shelley Chaplin, wheelchair basketball Ben Weekes, wheelchair tennis Kelly Cartwright, Para-athletics Kylie Gauci, wheelchair basketball |
| AIG | Peter Brooks, Para-cycling Shelley Chaplin, wheelchair basketball |
| Allianz | Peter Brooks, Para-cycling Michelle Rzepecki, goalball Tina McKenzie, wheelchair basketball |
| ANZ | Ben Atkins, football 7-a-side Sam Byrne, goalball Shane Brand, wheelchair rugby |
| AusAid | Katrina Lewis, Para-swimming |
| Australian Paralympic Committee | Brad Scott, Para-athletics |
| Australian Sports Federation | Chris Bond, wheelchair rugby |
| Deakin University | Sam Byrne, Para-athletics |
| Department of Defence | Katy Parrish, Para-athletics |
| Department of Education | Michael Dobbie, wheelchair tennis |
| Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | Katrina Porter, Para-swimming Peter Leek, Para-swimming Matt Cowdrey, Para-swimming |
| Department of Health | Sean Russo, Para-swimming Bradley Mark, Para-shooting |
| Department of Social Services | Jayden Sawyer, Para-athletics Shelley Chaplin, wheelchair basketball Shannon Bates, Para-powerlifting Nick Radovich, wheelchair basketball |
| FaHCSIA | Wade McMahon, Para-athletics Erynne Conrad, goalball |
| George Weston Foods | Alexandra Lisney, Para-cycling |
| IHG | Madeleine Hogan, Para-athletics |
| Maddocks | Jayden Sawyer, Para-athletics |
| Oriel Technologies | David Selby, wheelchair basketball |
| PWC | Shannon Bates, Para-powerlifting |
| Queensland Rail | Benaiah Newton, football 5-a-side |
| Rabobank | Keegan Oh-Chee, wheelchair tennis |
| Railcorp | Stuart Hume, Para-alpine skiing |
| Recall | Jayme Richardson, Para-cycling |
| RTA | Melanie Hall, wheelchair basketball Brett Fairhall, football 7-a-side Sarah Rose, Para-swimming Lisa Edmonds, wheelchair basketball Aidan Bennison, football 7-a-side |
| Suncorp | Shelley Cronau, wheelchair basketball Sarah Hilt, Para-swimming Ryley Batt, wheelchair rugby |
| Sydney Opera House | Michelle Rzepecki, Para-swimming |
| TAL | Prue Watt, Para-swimming |
| Westpac | Matt Levy, Para-swimming |
