For Tegan, an IT Digital Enablement Analyst, work is more than just a job, it’s purpose, independence, and connection. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and fibromyalgia, she manages complex, lifelong health conditions while continuing to contribute her skills, creativity, and expertise to the Diocese of Toowoomba. “I have around … is expensive. With specialist appointments, physiotherapy, and medication. Staying in work helps me cover those costs and stay connected.” As her condition progressed, staying comfortable …

JobAccess was proud to take part in the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference 2025 , held on the Gold … Employment Services (DES) to provide practical, free services to support employers and job seekers. With around 50 attendees, the key insights shared include: The importance of … with JobAccess Whether you're a jobseeker, an employer, or service provider, JobAccess can help you. Explore free resources at: https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/ Call our expert advisers: 1800 …

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 … with the NDRC for 12 months and are assigned a dedicated professional adviser who provides help to increase disability confidence across the organisation as well as tailored strategies for …

role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a view to improve workforce diversity, DCP partnered with the  National Disability Recruitment … Teresa shared that she found  JobAccess vacancy distribution service beneficial.  “The adviser helped us build strong relationships with Disability Employment Services (DES) providers. We can …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the …

Wadalba since February 2016. Over the past 3 years, Chris has made himself an invaluable asset to the team, most recently being nominated in the 2019 NSW Business Chamber Business Awards as … and has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. “I really love interacting with customers and helping them with anything they might need,” says Chris. “Coming to work everyday with a smile on … their 1000 employees, over 120 live with disability. “One of the things I enjoy most about my job is the people I work with - forming solid relationships with our employees and watching them …

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. …

Interview process and questions When interviewing people with disability for a job, it’s important to know their rights, your role, and the kinds of questions you can and can’t ask. You can watch … transcript. Topics covered in this video: what employers must do in the interview process how to assess candidates asking about adjustments how and when to ask about disability.   …

workforce diversity. It recognises that different thinking and skills within the team can lead to developing unique products and services. PROK partnered with the National Disability … also through the recruitment review process the Adviser provided. We reviewed our website and job advertisements for better access and inclusion.” I appreciate all the efforts the Adviser and … partnership supported PROK’s approach to attract, hire, and retain people with disability. “It helped remove some stigmas and fears. It has armed us with knowledge. We are now aware of …

he says. Andrew started his career in computer programming. But his creative flair drew him to cooking.  "I've never been one to sit behind a desk, typing away and being in a 9 to 5 … lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in some aspects of his job. Some of the barriers for Andrew include physical fatigue, impacting his ability to load and … An assessor visited Andrew at work to identify potential barriers and discussed solutions to help make work more accessible. With recommendations from the assessor, JobAccess Professional …