Access and Inclusion Index – Top Ten Performers 2025
Australian Disability Network recognises organisations that have demonstrated outstanding commitment to accessibility and inclusion through their Access and Inclusion Index participation.
These organisations have not only measured their performance but used these insights to drive meaningful change across their operations. We’re proud to celebrate the ten highest-scoring organisations in this year’s Access and Inclusion Index, representing Australia’s most disability confident employers for 2026.
Celebrating excellence in organisational inclusion
- AGL
- Australian Taxation Office & Coles Group Ltd (tied for second place)
- ANZ Banking Group Ltd (Aust)
- NBN Co Ltd
- Edith Cowan University
- Life Without Barriers
- Australian Museum
- Australian Securities & Investments Commission
- Telstra Limited
“Achieving top-performer status recognises the sustained commitment across our organisation to removing barriers, improving accessibility and creating inclusive experiences for our employees and customers” Melinda Hunter, General Counsel & Company Secretary, Executive Sponsor AGL Ability
Access and inclusion index – best in class 2025
Commitment: AGL
Recognising outstanding leadership and governance frameworks that drive
inclusion strategy.
Most Improved: AGL
Recognising the organisation demonstrating the greatest progress since their previous Index participation.
Candidate Experience: Coles Group Limited
Superior approaches to accessible and inclusive recruitment.
Communication and Marketing: NBN Co Ltd
Leading practices in inclusive communications across all channels.
Customer Experience: Edith Cowan University
Excellence in creating accessible products, services and experiences.
Digital Accessibility: NBN Co Ltd
Outstanding commitment to accessible technology and digital experiences.
Employee Experience: Australian Taxation Office
Outstanding support for employees with disability throughout their careers.
Premises: Australian Securities & Investments Commission
Excellence in creating physically accessible environments that welcome everyone.
Procurement: ANZ Banking Group (Aust)
Leading practices in inclusive purchasing and supplier diversity.
Workplace Adjustments: NSW Department of Planning, Housing & Infrastructure
Exceptional processes for implementing and managing adjustments.
Disability Confidence and Recruiter Excellence
We celebrate these organisations who are demonstrating their commitment to creating genuinely accessible recruitment pathways that welcome talented candidates with disability.
Special mention to DFP Recruitment Services who are being recognised for their 10 Years as a Disability Confident Recruiter®.
“The DCR framework is now deeply embedded in our operations. It has transformed how we engage with candidates, clients, and our own people.” Angela Sergi, National People and Performance Business Partner at DFP.
Disability Confident Recruiter® Achieved
- City of Rockingham
- CoAct
- Cumberland City Council
- Custom Fleet
- Domain Holdings Australia
- u&u Recruitment Partners
- University of Melbourne
- Yarra Valley Water
Disability Confident Renewals
- DFP Recruitment Services (10 Years)
- Achieve Australia
- Attorney-General’s Department (Federal)
- Australian Film Television and Radio School
- Australian Taxation Office
- City of Sydney Council
- Coles GroupCompass Group
- Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
- Department of Water and Environmental Regulation
- DFP Recruitment Services
- HOBAN Recruitment
- Infosys BPM
- Legal Aid NSW
- Main Roads Western Australia
- Melbourne Cricket Club
- National Australia Bank
- National Disability Insurance Agency
- NBN Co
- NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
- NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure
- NSW Treasury
- Optus
- Paxus Australia
- Peter Berry Consultancy
- Russell Kennedy
- Telstra Ltd
- Vicinity Centres
- WA Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions
- WA Department of Transport
- Water Corporation WA