Disability awareness training for your workplace
There is training available to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the support you need and to support other staff members.
Disability awareness training
Disability awareness training provides information and tips about disability in the workplace. It can help you and your co-workers:
- learn about different types of disability
- create a more supportive workplace
- communicate and work well together.
If you think awareness training might help your workplace, your employer can:
- contact an organisation that provides training, such as the Australian Disability Network
- get advice from your Disability Employment Service provider, who may be able to speak to staff about working with people with disability
- look into free online disability awareness training programs.
Your employer can also contact JobAccess, who can help find training in your local area to meet the workplace needs.
Mental health first aid
Mental health first aid training can help you and your co-workers to support each other through mental health issues at work. The training gives you the knowledge and skills you need to support someone, as well as information about the types of help available.
You can direct your employer to the Mental Health First Aid website for more information about training options.
Other mental health resources
For tips and information to support mental health in the workplace, go to the Beyond Blue website.
For advice about discussing your mental health with your employer, visit Talking about mental health at work.
Deaf awareness and Auslan training
If you’re deaf or have a hearing impairment, your co-workers can take part in deaf awareness training. This can give your workmates knowledge about:
- the lives and needs of people who are deaf or hard of hearing
- the Deaf community
- ways to better communicate with you at work.
If you use Auslan, your co-workers could also do basic Auslan training.
You or your employer can contact JobAccess for more information on training courses.
Financial support for awareness training
Your employer may be able to get financial help through the Employment Assistance Fund for staff to take part in awareness training. That includes training about disability, mental health, deafness and Auslan.
You or your employer can contact JobAccess for advice.
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