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, Kevin Green, Cleaning Supervisor at Compass Group Australia., For Compass Group Australia, hiring people with disability is part of their core business. That’s because if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job. The organisation of more than 10,000 people already boasts many employees with disability. But according to Kathy Scott, Communications Manager at Compass Group, over the past year it has become an…
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, Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank, Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy for people with disability. Take business travel, for example. “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Australia. Donna is part of the Group Customer…
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With the support of JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC), The Perth Mint has not only made its recruitment practices more inclusive, but has also recently employed a person with disability who is making a significant contribution to its records team. When she started with Gold Corporation (The Perth Mint) ,, Kristen Potter, , Group Manager of Organisational and Cultural Development, had already partnered with JobAccess across several previous workplaces and considered them to be a valuable national service. With a background in disability employment, Kristen had achieved some great results working with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) , including the successful recruitment of candidates with…, Building disability confidence, Funded by the Australian Government as a program of JobAccess, the NDRC is designed to help larger employers attract, employ, and retain the skills and talents of people with disability. Employers can partner with the NDRC for 12 months and are assigned a dedicated professional adviser who provides help to increase disability confidence across the organisation as well as tailored strategies for…, Starting the journey at The Perth Mint, Being early in the organisation’s diversity, inclusion and equity journey, Kristen was seeking guidance from subject matter experts on how to improve their practices and culture to ultimately be a more inclusive organisation to work for. “When The Perth Mint engaged the NDRC, our main objectives were to review our policy frameworks and our recruitment process to ensure they were inclusive and…, Inclusive recruitment outcomes, Kristen believes The Perth Mint’s participation in the NDRC program has increased their disability confidence, not only within their HR team, but more broadly across the organisation. “It was reassuring for our People and Culture team to be able to refer to our NDRC representative for advice and guidance throughout the recruitment review process,” she said. “They were able to identify areas of…, A new team member, Following the support and guidance The Perth Mint received from its 12-month partnership with the NDRC, and with additional support from Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) , the company recently appointed, Joshua Ford, as a Records Assistant. “Securing open employment has meant Joshua has been able to build confidence and financial independence, whilst developing new skills,” Kristen says. While we received specialised support from DSWA, it was the partnership with JobAccess and the NDRC that enabled us to build the foundational skills and culture to be able to successfully attract, appoint and retain this…, An inclusive future, Although they have now completed the partnership, Kristen says the company remains in contact with the NDRC for advice and support and to participate as an Alumni partner. “The partnership with JobAccess and the NDRC has been a positive experience with great outcomes, and we’re looking forward to continuing our relationship into the future. “Employee diversity, inclusion, and engagement is now a…
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, Grant Everett, Assistant Publications Officer of Panorama Magazine, Grant Everett is a published author, and has worked for the past three years as a full-time co-writer and designer at Panorama Magazine , a publication dedicated to helping people on their mental health recovery journey. The magazine is created by people who are dealing with mental health issues, and prides itself on having a practical approach towards recovery that is grounded in experience.…, Scum of the Universe, ” , published as an ebook, along with “, Totally, Utterly Screwed, ” and “, Where Did All The Humans Go?, ” next in the pipeline. You can read his first book on Smashwords .
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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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As Principal at, Burns and Associates Solicitors, , David Burns has been running his Brisbane-based law firm specialising in commercial court litigation since 1992. Their primary goal, he says, is to help people walk through the complex legal system without going to a court trial. “We are part of a trusted legal system to assist with disputes between people concerning money. Court trials can be stressful, time-consuming and costly, and we aim…, JobAccess, through Quantum – a provider of products and services for people with low vision – and went on to apply for the Employment Assistant Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess website. What is the Employment Assistance Fund? The Australian Government provides funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to help cover the costs of making changes in the workplace. These can include buying equipment,…, Employment Assistance Fund, , contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or submit an online enquiry .
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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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The benefits of employing people with disability are clear. Research shows people with disability are: more productive have a better safety record are more reliable are more cost-effective to employ 1 . Australian employers are seeing the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing…, Room for disability representation in leadership positions, There is a growing drive for diversity in leadership positions. Yet employees with disability are often overlooked. This means employers are missing important viewpoints. Insights that could improve decision making, financial performance, and culture. Over 60% of Australians with disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or…, A team approach, Everyone is responsible for changing the systems that limit people with disability. Leaders have the power to make disability inclusion a priority. They can hold the workplace accountable to diversity and inclusion goals. Setting good policies, hiring goals, and performance metrics is a start. Beyond that, employers can focus on improving accessibility. Adjustments are covered in the, Disability Discrimination Act 1992, (DDA). If an employer is aware of an employee’s disability, they must provide a ‘reasonable adjustment.' That means they must make the changes needed for the employee to do their job. Employers can get assistance to cover the cost of workplace adjustments. For more information, visit the Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . Workplaces can revisit the adjustments when an…, Make it happen in the workplace, There are many ways employers can make career opportunities more accessible. Disability inclusion goes beyond employing people. Their skills, experiences and perspectives need to be valued. Being open about disability in the workplace will make it safer for people to talk about their needs. Another strategy is to decide why disability inclusion is important for your workplace. Create a business…, External Link, Disability employment pilot launched with major Australian employers
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