A perfect pitch solution for Daniel, Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential “to protect ears from loud noises when one is younger so that the loss of hearing does not impact the quality of life in their later years.” Daniel was diagnosed with progressive hearing impairment in his early teens. With a professional background in information…
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As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, garden maintenance and much more. It’s an all-round service,” he adds. Being self-employed and running his own business – MP Property Services MP Property Services – also means having long days of outdoor…
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Despite a shock diagnosis, this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career ambitions. The passionate art lover was just 28-years-of-age working in her dream job at the Art Gallery of South Australia Art Gallery of South Australia when she received the shock…, Finding solutions to support Laura, Laura has moved roles from the copyright area to managing the gallery’s collection database, as part of the gallery's cross-departmental acknowledgment of her contribution and to support her ambitions. To help her manage MS symptoms at work, Laura contacted JobAccess and applied for financial assistance to make workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Laura was…
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Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work resources and advice.
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Rehiring an employee after an injury or illness benefits both of you. With some simple planning you can help make their return a success., Step 1: Meet with your employee, Your employee is the best source of information about what they can and can’t do and what support they need. You should meet with them to discuss their situation. You should: ask your employee if their doctor has approved a date to return to work talk about whether your employee needs to ease back into work. For example, at first they might work fewer days or hours, or have fewer duties. If you…, Step 2: Review the essential tasks of the job, Look at the tasks your employee must do to get the job done. You can find this information in their job description. You should: review the job description with your employee check if your employee can do the essential tasks consider if the employee will need any training talk about whether you can make any workplace changes to help your employee do the job., Step 3: Make workplace adjustments, Make any changes needed before your employee returns to work. Depending on their needs, these changes might include: physical changes to their workspace new or different equipment or technology changes to work tasks changes to when the employee takes breaks. You and your employee might get financial support from the Employment Assistance Fund . It can help cover the costs for workplace…, Step 4: Agree on a ‘return to work’ plan, Your organisation can create a ‘return to work’ plan or a rehabilitation expert can help do this. A plan could include: your employee’s job title a list of your employee’s duties starting and finishing times break times any restrictions or advice –your employee’s medical certificate will include these the supervisors or managers who will support your employee’s return to work a schedule to…, Step 5: Apply for any financial and other support, You and your employee might be eligible for support services and funding. If your employee struggles with some core tasks due to injury, illness or disability, they could get support through Work Assist . To change your employee’s wage based on how much work they can do, consider an assessment under the Supported Wage System. The Employment Assistance Fund can help. You need to apply and get…, Step 6: Get your other team members on board, To ensure a smooth return for the employee, inform the team of any changes to the workplace. Your communication must also be appropriate – for example, you need to protect the employee’s privacy. It might also be helpful to arrange disability awareness training for your staff. Privacy reminder If an employee discloses they have disability, keep it private. To share information about an employee’s…
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Reviewing and updating your policies, procedures and plans is a first step towards creating an inclusive workplace. It's also important to understand what discrimination looks like. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: Why inclusive policies are important Creating an overarching plan Reviewing existing policies Identifying barriers Indirect…
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How many people live with disability, and what does this mean for the workplace? Everyone’s experience is different. It’s important to focus on each person’s skills and abilities. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: The ABS published this data in July 2024. From the 2022 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC), it estimates that 5.5 million Australians…
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Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. Diversity and inclusion at work matters – it’s good for people and it’s good for business. Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: This ABS published this data in July 2024. From the…
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How you communicate can affect how comfortable and valued people feel at work. This includes employees with disability. Respect and sensitivity are key to building an inclusive workplace. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: person-first language and terms every day, positive language inclusive images.
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