JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Created by the Australian Government, it brings together the information and resources that can ‘drive disability employment’. Along with this website, there is: a telephone advice line ( 1800 464 800 ) the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) for workplace modifications…, The benefits of disability employment, Around one in six Australians now live with disability. Yet people with disability can be overlooked for employment opportunities due to a lack of community awareness, exposure and understanding. Like all employees, people with disability work in a wide variety of jobs. They bring a range of skills, abilities and qualifications to the workplace. Studies have proven that people with disability are…, The issue, The unemployment rate for Australians with disability is double that of people without disability. Only 61% of Australians with disability are participating in work compared with 85% of Australians without disability. Research shows that many employers lack the confidence and resources to employ people with disability. They are unaware of the Australian Government support and programs available…, Campaign material, Visit the JobAccess YouTube channel to watch real-life disability employment success stories. The Department of Social Services acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples throughout Australia and their continuing connection to land, water, culture and community. We pay our respects to the Elders both past and present.
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The Employer Toolkit is a set of short video guides to disability employment. It covers key topics for organisations – from inclusive language to workplace changes and how to support your staff. For each topic you'll find: videos with practical advice and case studies fact sheets, templates and checklists you can download links to more information on the JobAccess website.
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When organisations are looking to hire people with disability, or have already, knowing your obligations, what support is available, and how to create and review plans and policies is an important next step.
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Employer Toolkit Landing Page
There’s a huge number of people with disability looking for work – you just need to know where to find them, how to attract the best talent and how to make recruitment accessible.
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Employer Toolkit Landing Page
Once you’ve hired people with disability, it’s important to make sure they are supported in the workplace, and other team members know how to be inclusive.
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Employer Toolkit Landing Page
Sometimes people with disability need adjustments to make sure they can excel in their jobs. Make sure you know your obligations, and the support available to make those changes happen.
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Employer Toolkit Landing Page
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When Samantha Kourtis first met Jack he was 16. Jack’s parents were asking Samantha if he could do work experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use the wrong words. I didn’t want to offend him or his parents by saying the wrong thing,” she says. Jack has…
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International professional services firm KPMG embarked on improving disability inclusion within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to improve their…
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Use this survey to provide compliments, complaints and suggestions about the JobAccess website., Your feedback is valuable, We invite you to provide feedback about this website. You can take our survey or leave a comment below. Your feedback will help us ensure the JobAccess website meets your needs., Survey, You can also take our 5-minute survey on your experience using the JobAccess website., Tell us what you think
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