Academy News

The APS Diversity and Inclusion Discussion Forum (D&I Forum) is for Human Resource professionals, diversity and inclusion practitioners, diversity champions, employee network members or just anyone interested in diversity and inclusion. If you would like to know what is happening across the APS then join the D&I Forum.

Connections: Core capabilities for workplace peer supporters, is a ground-breaking new initiative from the APS Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Unit (the Unit) in partnership with the Department of Home Affairs – developed by and for peer supporters in the Australian Public Service (APS).

An audit of accessibility of existing Australian Government owned and leased premises is a key action item in the APS Disability Employment Strategy 2020-2025. The Department of Finance is leading the review with around twenty-five entities participating.

The APS Academy and AusIndustry have partnered to build APS business engagement capability through the development of a 10 minute video called: Business Engagement Tips from AusIndustry Regional Managers.

Kate Jacey took leave of the APS to study a Master of Applied Cybernetics. Her story shares perspectives that we can all learn from.

Footprints is the National Indigenous Australians Agency’s (NIAA) cross-cultural learning and development program. Read how this capability helps meet organisational goals and objectives

Knowing where to look and who to talk to are key to connecting you and your team’s learning. The National Library of Australia’s Workforce Capability Development team share some ideas.

Clare Conroy from the APS Academy is a great advocate for continuous learning. This article shares some of her tips that can guide you.

Master of Professional Psychology student, Layal Dia, made the right choice to complete her final year field placement within the APS.

OneAPS Partnership and Engagement Network (OPEN) is a practitioner led network. It enables collaborative learning and resource sharing to improve APS engagement and partnership.