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. … in a new workplace with new challenges,” Kristen said recently. 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 …

diversity is a strength. Leading by example has made Spinal Life a role model for inclusive employment. Tania’s connection with JobAccess goes back more than two decades. “I first came into … some of the amazing outcomes for our clients without JobAccess’ support.” “JobAccess provides funding for work-related equipment for people with a disability or injury,” Tania says. “For … our workplace assessments and expert advice. “The assessment is free. That's amazing for employers who aren’t sure how to help their employee,” she says. “JobAccess is also a great …

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decision to continue accessing this untapped pool of talent. “We work directly with Disability Employment Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, … for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses like Compass Group, DES can work with employers to provide professional recruitment advice and job matching, help with job design for … Now he manages six people in his team doing laundry and cleaning, and he loves his job. “To be employed as a person with disability and to have a day to day job feels great. It’s meant I’ve …

JobAccess was proud to take part in the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference 2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought … works with Disability Employment Services (DES) to provide practical, free services to support employers and job seekers. With around 50 attendees, the key insights shared include: The …

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making me feel ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers feeling this way, the Disability employment basics section of the Employer Toolkit is a great way to get started building confidence. Capital Chemist Charnwood is …