Disability Employment Australia
Disability Employment Australia (DEA) works to improve workplace participation levels for people with disabilities by driving community conversations, engaging employers, and advocating for policy changes that promote inclusion and unlock potential. DEA provides support through policy and advocacy, events, and training, aiming to enhance the quality of life and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
Service
Website development
Membership platform
Technology
Wordpress
HTML
CSS
JavaScript
Key Features
Membership system
Event management
E-commerce functionality
Member directory
Content management
Paywall functionality
About the project
The DEA website redesign aimed to create a comprehensive platform that supports DEA’s mission and objectives. The goal was to present DEA as a legitimate peak body in the industry, promote disability employment broadly, increase membership, and support DEA’s new product and service offerings. The website needed to provide a seamless user experience for both members and non-members, incorporating a wide range of functionalities including a membership system, event management, e-commerce capabilities, and more.
Client challenges
DEA faced several challenges with their existing website:
The outdated design and confusing navigation did not represent DEA's current brand and mission. They needed to integrate new training approaches and offer additional products for sale, including video content and recordings. Additionally, there was a desire to broaden their focus beyond DES to other sectors within disability employment. It was crucial to present DEA as a legitimate peak body while promoting the value of people with disabilities. Increasing memberships by appealing to NDIS providers, corporations, and individuals was also a priority.
Our solutions
Enterprise Monkey developed a robust Wordpress-based website for DEA, incorporating a membership system that allows for member signups with subscription billing and different membership tiers. The platform includes a member directory where members can add multiple listings, an event system with calendar functionality, and e-commerce features for selling events and products. Content management tools, paywall functionality, and content preview options were integrated to enhance user experience and accessibility. The website has been developed with a focus on web accessibility and is a leading example of digital inclusivity.
Impactful outcomes
The redesigned website for Disability Employment Australia resulted in several positive outcomes:
Enhanced Membership Experience: The new membership system streamlined signups, renewals, and management, improving overall member satisfaction.
Increased Engagement: The user-friendly interface and comprehensive content offerings significantly increased member and non-member engagement.
Improved Accessibility: The website was designed to be inclusive, ensuring that people with disabilities could easily access and navigate the site.
Expanded Reach: The platform's robust features and clear presentation of DEA’s mission helped attract new members, including NDIS providers, corporations, and individuals.
Efficient Content Management: Advanced content management tools allowed DEA to efficiently manage and update the website, keeping it current and relevant.
High Client Satisfaction: DEA expressed significant satisfaction with the new website, highlighting the successful collaboration and its positive impact on their goals and operations.
We have found Enterprise Monkey to be great partners in our website development process, as an organisation whose values knit with our own at Disability Employment Australia. In particular, their passion for accessibility has enabled us to deliver a website of which we are truly proud. The team have been really easy to work with and have shown the desire to go the extra mile consistently. I’d recommend Enterprise Monkey to any organisation.
Peter Bacon, Disability Employment Australia
