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  1. Sharing information about access requirements

    you about their disability, you need to keep it private. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: meeting work, health and safety needs when employees need to tell you about disability reasons to share or not share information your responsibilities and employee privacy. …
  2. Assistive technology for staff

    software, visual alert systems and reaching devices.  You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses. …
  3. How to make your hiring process more accessible

    your organisation online. Whether it's reading a job description, watching a recruitment video or applying on your website. Common recruitment practices can sometimes create barriers for … form that requires a mouse to navigate may be unusable for people who rely on a keyboard or screen reader. A PDF that isn’t accessible may mean that not everyone has the same information … avoid jargon, short sentences, and clear formatting. Make sure your PDFs are accessible (or provide Word/HTML alternatives). Check your website Does it meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard ? If …
  4. Neurodivergence and the workplace: Reducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process

    Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other neurological or developmental conditions.To learn more about these terms visit the Reframing Autism website . The term ‘neurotypical’ or ‘non-neurodivergent’ refers to people whose brains function similarly to most of their peers. … bias means attitudes and perceptions that are held in our subconscious, prompting hidden or unconscious, biases. Unconscious bias happens automatically and is triggered by making quick …
  5. Managing EDS at work: Tegan’s JobAccess journey

    disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or temperature normally,” she says. “Being sick is expensive. With specialist appointments, … connected.” As her condition progressed, staying comfortable and safe became harder. Sitting or standing for more than a few minutes was painful, and even simple tasks like opening heavy doors or carrying a coffee became difficult. That’s when her employer suggested she contact JobAccess …
  6. Inclusive language tips for employers

    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, …
  7. Celebrate diversity and success

    and celebrate positive changes and share success stories. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: tracking your organisation's progress ways …
  8. About the Employment Assistance Fund

    to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: what the EAF can cover who can use the EAF …
  9. Best practice policies and procedures

    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 …
  10. Workplace adjustments made easy

    services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need …