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West Australian manufacturing company PROK produces conveyor components. These products are used by a range of companies in the mining and engineering industries. PROK values workforce diversity. It recognises that different thinking and skills within the team can lead to developing unique products and services. PROK partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to boost…, Drive to build a disability-confident culture, Rory Morrison, , PROK’s Indirect Purchasing Manager, says that improving inclusion was key to partnering with the NDRC. “We wanted to improve accessibility for people with disability, be more inclusive, and boost community engagement.” Rory recalls they came across JobAccess and NDRC through a web search. “Our objectives were to learn and apply meaningful strategies and increase our recruitment reach.” An NDRC…, Making a sustainable impact, As part of partnership, the NDRC Adviser reviewed PROK’s recruitment processes to provide advice on best practices. The NDRC also delivered disability awareness training, which started important conversations about disability between the team. The training focused on disability employment basics, including inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments. Rory reflects, “The disability…, Wade Guelfi, General Manager, PROK The partnership supported PROK’s approach to attract, hire, and retain people with disability. “It helped remove some stigmas and fears. It has armed us with knowledge. We are now aware of pathways and manyassistance programs that are in place. We have also identified some roles that could be performed with workplace adjustments,” Rory shares. Rory says the strong buy-in…, Are you looking to build a disability-confident workplace? Talk to the experts., The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) partners with employers to develop inclusive workplace policies. They also advise on good practice to support people with disability. The NDRC also provides a vacancy distribution service to employers. It offers other services too. These include workplace training and employer seminars on disability awareness. Call us at, 1800 464 800, to connect with the NDRC. You can also submit an online enquiry form through the JobAccess website .
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Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - a service by JobAccess that helps employers. The partnership raised awareness about challenges…, Legal Aid NSW takes disability employment strategy to the next level, Legal Aid NSW is an independent government agency that runs across the state. It offers free legal advice to disadvantaged people. Legal Aid NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid NSW create a more inclusive and accessible workplace for their…, Rania Saab, , Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Inclusion, Human Resources at Legal Aid NSW highlights their commitment to improve disability representation in the workplace. “We wanted to improve our recruitment processes, policies and practices around disability employment, inclusion and access. We were also hoping to strengthen our HR team’s disability employment capability.”, Increasing confidence to connect with people with disability, An NDRC Adviser worked with Rania and the team at the Legal Aid. Rania recalled “As a first step, the NDRC Adviser did an extensive review of our employment process.” The review helped the NDRC team understand Legal Aid NSW’s current employment practices to identify any barriers and offer good practice suggestions. The NDRC provided us extensive guidance and advice to make sure that a disability…, Rania Saab, Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Inclusion Legal Aid NSW “The NDRC Adviser provided a tailored and comprehensive report to improve our end-to-end recruitment process.” said Rania. After receiving the report, Legal Aid NSW began to implement the recommendations to create a more inclusive recruitment and induction process. “The NDRC Adviser provided us extensive guidance and advice to make…, Support from experts with lived experience, JobAccess is run by people with disability, for people with disability. The team listens, advises and supports by keeping the individual and employer in focus. The tailored guidance provided by Claudia helped Legal Aid NSW include additional, strategic goals to its Disability Inclusion Action Plan. It was so beneficial to work with an NDRC Adviser with lived experience of disability, and to have…, Rania Saab, Senior Project Officer, Strategy and Inclusion Legal Aid NSW “Moving forward, our team will use the JobAccess vacancy distribution more to tap into a diverse talent pool and employ more people with disability in the workplace,” “It was so beneficial to work with an NDRC Adviser with lived experience of disability, and to have that resource that we could tap into with any questions we had,”…, Are you looking to build a disability-confident workplace? Talk to the experts., The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) partners with employers. The team works with employers to develop inclusive workplace policies that support disability employment. The NDRC also provides a vacancy distribution service to employers. Call JobAccess at, 1800 464 800, to connect with the NDRC. You can also submit an online enquiry form through the JobAccess website .
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A disability action plan shows your support for customers and employees with disabilities. It’s a positive step for your organisation. It also shows how you meet the, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, . , What is a disability action plan?, A disability action plan lists the ways that your organisation: is accessible to people with disability doesn’t discriminate against people with disability. It covers the accessibility of your organisation’s goods, services and buildings, like bathrooms. It can also include your employment policies and practices. Under the, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, your action plan doesn’t have to cover these things. But including employment policies in the plan shows your commitment to supporting employees with disabilities. This can, in turn, give employees with disabilities confidence in your support. , Getting started, The Register of Disability Discrimination Act Action Plans has examples of disability action plans from various sized organisations. For information on creating a disability action plan, see the Australian Human Rights Commission page, Developing an effective DDA Action Plan .
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* Represents name has been changed for privacy. For, Andrew, *, running his catering business is more than cooking. He loves the social connections that come with it. "It's not just about me cooking for clients. I put on a show, and I've got music playing. Sometimes, cooking demonstrations involve dancing, and it's a party!" he says. Andrew started his career in computer programming. But his creative flair drew him to cooking. "I've never been one to sit…, Chantal Hardey, worked alongside Andrew to organise funding for assistive equipment. The support came in the form of accessible van storage so Andrew could store his equipment safely, allowing easy access to and from events. It also reduces the need to remove and replace equipment, lowering the chances of falling. All equipment stored in one place removes the need to remember items and alleviates cognitive…
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Howard Clark is a passionate teacher. His long career started at a primary school, from which he transitioned to St Patrick’s College in Ballarat, an all-boys school, where he has been teaching for 26 years. After taking on a variety of roles, Howard now teaches mathematics and religion to years nine through 12. He also mentors graduate staff and students, and he values the open exchange he has…
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