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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, Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC, One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied capabilities, we’d be restricting our view or ability to get talent if we didn’t consider hiring people with disability,” says Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC Australia. One in five Australians lives with disability…
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Created in October 1975, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was born to meet the growing call for ethnic broadcasting in Australia as a result of higher migration after World War II. Forty-four years on, diversity is still at the heart of everything for SBS. Developing and delivering content for diverse audiences using multiple platforms – from free-to-air TV to on-demand digital streaming…, Small wins start the conversation, A dedicated NDRC Professional Adviser worked alongside Anne to review SBS’ recruitment policies and procedures through the lens of a person with disability. “There are always small wins you can tick off along the way. For example, asking candidates if they require any workplace adjustments in the application stage and not just upon commencing employment,” shares Anne. “It’s the simple changes…, Getting candidates with disability through the door, A vital outcome of the NDRC partnership is to build an ongoing and sustainable pipeline of candidates with disability for the employer. One way to achieve this is by establishing connections with local Disability Employment Services (DES) providers . The NDRC organised an employer information session for DES providers at SBS as part of the partnership. The session provided an opportunity for the…, A pragmatic, ongoing journey to disability confidence, Having completed the 12-month partnership with the NDRC in June 2021, SBS joined the JobAccess Alumni [add_link] – a cohort of more than 150 public and private organisations across Australia committed to disability inclusion in the workplace. Anne believes SBS’ journey in gaining disability confidence has just started. “One piece of advice the NDRC shared with us was ‘don’t be perfect, we all…
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You can design and promote jobs in your organisation in a way that’s open, accessible and appealing to people with disability. And there are free support services that can help. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: writing job descriptions flexible work arrangements ways to advertise your job help from Disability Employment Services.
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The Australian Government Disability Employment Services program, also known as DES, supports people with disability to find and keep a job by matching them to their employers.
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There is a training available to help staff understand different types of disability and create a more supportive workplace. You may also be able to get funding for the training. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: Some data has changed since we made this video. The Australian Bureau of Statistics estimates that 1 in 6 Australians live with disability. Topics…
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This video describes several people's experience disclosing their disability at work.
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Flexible working arrangements can mean a range of changes to standard work arrangements. Being flexible can help your organisation as well as help support your staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: types of flexible working arrangements benefits of being flexible discussing arrangements responding to a request and the law.
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