Myth: Do employees with disability leave jobs often? Some employers think that people with disability will not stay in a job for long. They worry this will cost more money to find new staff. The truth: Our research shows the opposite. 1. Facts show employees stay …

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 … , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses like Compass Group, …

in dental implants, he talks animatedly about his surgeries and all the ongoing learning to keep up with the complex surgical aspects of dentistry and implant therapy. For a time, Dr … in my recovery,” Dr Lung recalls. Practical support at a difficult time While Dr Lung’s mentor helped him to regain his confidence, Royal Rehab provided practical back-to-work support, linking … Lung says having someone else think about practical adjustments in the workplace is extremely helpful in the aftermath of an accident when you don’t have the capacity to think through these …

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. … disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or getting a preferred job 2 . There are many ways to make a change. Employees with …

Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video …

40 per cent believe the cost of workplace adjustments are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million Australians with disability in the workforce. Making workplace … are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of disability and workplace adjustments. Workplace adjustments benefit … support. Since 2006, JobAccess has managed over 65,000 funding applications. JobAccess can help with workplace adjustment, and provide support and training to employers and people with …

of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has worked to … How JobAccess helps people with disability We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve … with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - a service by JobAccess that helps employers. The partnership raised awareness about challenges people with disability face when finding a job and provided expert guidance on how to address the gaps. It also improved the HR …

Sometimes when we hire people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …

Employment Leadership. JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent … Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve inclusion for people with disability. A total of 77 projects from 45 countries … program’s leadership in supporting disability employment. The award recognises JobAccess for helping employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and for its success in helping …