A healthy and inclusive workplace is good for you and your employer. Get advice about mental health, stress, safety and disability at work. There is also training available to promote disability awareness among your co-workers and steps to take to get you back to work.
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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…, 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…, 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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Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others., Why be open about your mental health?, Telling your employer about your mental health conditions may have benefits, such as: creating trust and open relationships changing workplace attitudes about mental health making it easier to discuss options to help you do your job, such as flexible working arrangements . Your employer is also likely to be more understanding if you become unwell and need time off. They may be more willing to…, When to talk about your mental health, There are only a few situations when you must tell your employer about any mental health concerns. These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe. You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In all other cases, it’s your choice if you wish to talk about your mental health. For more on work safety and the law visit Your…, Tips for talking to others about your mental health, Be as honest and open as you feel comfortable – it’s up to you how much you share Explain your situation and how the workplace could help Understand that some people might be shy, uncomfortable or just too busy to talk. For more advice, see Talking about your disability at work . Note: it is illegal for your employer, supervisors or co-workers to make upsetting or offensive comments about mental…, Online resources, Beyond Blue have useful resources and videos on sharing information about a psychosocial disability or mental health condition. Head to Health also have a pros and cons tool to help you weigh up whether to share this information with your employer., Your privacy, There are laws that protect your privacy. If you mention a mental health issue to someone at work, they can’t tell anyone else about it unless you give your consent. For more information, visit our page How your personal information is protected . You can find out more about at the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner website.
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Stress in the workplace can affect anyone. There are many things you can do to stay positive at work. It’s important to know you can get support if you need it., What can cause stress?, There are several things that can cause stress, and everyone is different. Common causes of stress at work may include: not getting along with other employees doing the same thing for a long time too much work not enough work time pressures and deadlines changes in procedures or policies not having job security lack of opportunity for promotion. Other things at work that can affect people include…, What are some of the signs?, Some common signs of stress include: doubting yourself feeling upset or confused a fast heart rate headaches forgetting things making mistakes not communicating well changes in mood and getting angry easily drinking more alcohol or using drugs changes in sleep patterns, feeling tired and fatigue., What can you do to stay positive?, If stress is related to your workload, work area or co-workers, arrange to talk to your manager or supervisor about it. Discuss what changes you might need to reduce the stress. For example, getting help with some of your tasks, flexible hours, or moving your workspace. There are some other simple things you can do to help manage stress at work: make sure you take your breaks leave your workplace…, Where can you get help?, If you are feeling stressed you can get support. You can: talk to your supervisor, if you’re comfortable doing so talk to your Disability Employment Services (DES) provider talk to your doctor or mental health clinician check if your workplace has counselling or support services. There are also resources online. You can find resources from mental health organisations, listed on the Australia…
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You and your employer can work together to make changes that can help you to do your job. That might include changing your schedule or tasks, making physical changes to the workplace, or buying equipment. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of some changes.
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Work Assist provides free help to people with disability, illness or health condition to keep their job. A Disability Employment Services (DES) provider will work with you and your employer to provide support to keep your job. Employers are supported by DES providers to keep you working so they don’t lose a valuable team member., What help can you get?, Work Assist help can include: face-to-face support, such as meeting in person for appointments a full workplace assessment to work out what support the employee with disability needs advice about redesigning a job, for example changing or swapping tasks workplace changes or special equipment referrals to health support services, such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, pain management or…, Who is eligible?, To get Work Assist, you need to: be currently employed have been working in the job for at least 8 hours a week on average for 13 weeks be assessed by the DES provider to show you are having difficulty doing your job be at least 14 years old but have not reached the Age Pension age be an Australian resident. Employees who have a Temporary Protection visa, Safe Haven Enterprise visa or Resolution…, How to apply for Work Assist, Contact a DES provider to apply for Work Assist services. Go to Find a Disability Employment Services provider to search for a provider near you. For more information call a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or fill out our online enquiry form . You can read the Work Assist Guidelines on the Department of Social Services website.
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There are privacy laws in Australia to protect your personal and sensitive information. Your Disability Employment Services (DES) provider and your employer must keep your information safe., What is personal and sensitive information?, Personal information covers a range of details that can tell people who you are. For example: name, address and phone number date of birth employment records. Sensitive information is a type of personal information. It includes details about you that might be very private. For example, information about your health and disability. An employer or DES provider may need to collect this information…, Your rights about your personal information, You have the right to know: why your personal information is being collected – for example, to help you find work what the law says about collecting this information – is it allowed, and is it necessary what will happen to your personal information who it might be given to – for example, the Department of Social Services how your personal information will be stored. You have the right to: access…, What happens with your personal information, When your DES provider or employer collect your information, they must: tell you why they’re collecting your information tell you how they’ll use it only use it for the reasons that they tell you tell you how they store your personal information store your information safely. Your DES provider or employer will also tell you what other people or organisations they’ll share your information with.…, What happens if there’s a data breach, A data breach is when a person or organisation: gets access to or shares your personal information where you did not agree to that access or sharing of your information an organisation that holds loses your personal information. Examples of a data breach can include where: a device that has your personal information saved on it, such as a laptop, is lost or stolen a database that stores your…
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