employing people with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital … PTV, her new colleagues were taken through a training session with Vision Australia around how to work with a colleague with a vision impairment. “They brought everyone together for a team … and assessments are available through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with disability. Once she …

Government launched JobAccess. What started as a simple idea - that everyone deserves support to find, keep, and thrive at work - has grown into Australia's national hub for disability … candidates with disability The NDRC has run over 450 disability awareness training sessions, helping more than 12,000 frontline workers gain practical inclusion skills. "Without JobAccess, many people with disability would resign from work, lose their jobs or be less productive at work. JobAccess provides value for money, as it reduces costs to …

employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan … Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff member. …

The City of Casey is home to more than 413,000 people. It is one of the largest and fastest growing cities in Victoria. To … good practice Christina Harbis , the Talent Acquisition Advisor at the City of Casey, says finding areas for improvement is important for inclusion. “We aimed to assess our inclusive … adjustments.  Concrete, positive, and long-term changes Christina says that NDRC’s support helped the City identify gaps in their recruitment practices. It also provided them with …

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 … or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, …

two categories: those who are ‘neurodivergent’ and those who are ‘neurotypical’. According to Reframing Autism, the term ‘neurodivergent’ is used to describe “people whose brains are … is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence at work can help businesses broaden their talent pool. They can unlock innovation, reach new markets, grow … candidates an equal chance to show their fit for the role and thrive at work:  Simplify your job advertisements : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that …

a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, … maintaining gardens, mowing lawns, landscaping and interacting with clients and colleagues, to name a few. Michael has multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in carrying … Support Service team. Michael adds, “They saw I was exhausted and asked ‘what can we do to help?’” He went on to apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess …

  Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. By making small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff … team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. 1. Make workplace adjustments standard practice You must provide reasonable … hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an …

she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use the wrong words. I didn’t want to offend him or his parents by … Index, employees in inclusive teams are 19 times more likely to be very satisfied with their job than workers in non-inclusive teams. Samantha says that having Jack on the team meant that … you can break things down for everyone,” she says. “It’s meant that I’ve put more time into finding out what people’s strengths and weaknesses are, and thinking about which tasks are suited …

owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job. “One of the girls wouldn’t talk to customers at all when she started. Now she’s chatting to … and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) offers free workplace assessments and funding to help make adjustments. “It’s something that I think every business should consider doing. At …