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  1. Disability employment and the law

    that apply when you employ staff with disability. Understand what you need to do to be fair and comply – from advertising and recruiting to making adjustments. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this …
  2. Job offers and giving feedback

    Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give useful feedback to the people who didn’t get the job. … or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …
  3. Can an employer ask if you have a disability?

      Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal … If your disability could impact your safety or the safety of others. If you require reasonable adjustments to do your job effectively. You don’t have to share your disability if it doesn’t … this information allows employers to put reasonable adjustments in place, such as: Workplace modifications or assistive technology. Flexible working arrangements. Equipment or training to …
  4. “Support made all the difference”: How JobAccess helped Susanna get back to the career she loves

    experienced a life-changing mountain bike accident in May 2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, … support while she was in hospital gave her confidence, and their willingness to make workplace adjustments ensured she could return to work safely and comfortably. Even with this support, … time, taking away her time, comfort, and independence. JobAccess funded accessible bathroom modifications, removing a significant hurdle in her return to work. “Without an accessible …
  5. Practice makes perfect: Dr Lung’s swift return to work with support from JobAccess

    the family dental clinic in Epping , New South Wales, where he practices alongside his mother and father. Specialising in dental implants, he talks animatedly about his surgeries and all the … and with Anthea, a JobAccess Assessor. Through Anthea, he successfully applied for funding modifications to the dental surgery through JobAccess, including a new entry, handrails on all … to sit in that’s a little sturdier.” Dr 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 …
  6. Recruiting people with disability - Interview and selection process

    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 this video with Auslan or read … video: what employers must do in the interview process how to assess candidates asking about adjustments how and when to ask about disability.   …
  7. Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders

    As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart … Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s … you employed,” concludes Michael. JobAccess has managed over 50,000 applications for workplace adjustments since 2006. Each one makes a difference by helping people with disability get work, …
  8. How Workplace Adjustments Helped This Self-Employed Handyman Stay in Work

    a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing … trimmers and chainsaws, as well as a harness that lessens the strain on his upper arms. These adjustments have made a big difference. “They’ve helped me reduce fatigue and ease the pressure …
  9. Disability employment at McDonald’s

    Chamber Business Awards as Outstanding Young Employee of the Year. He is loved by team members and customers alike, described by all as passionate, energetic and devoted. Chris also lives with … a case of knowing where to start. For example, businesses might need to make some physical adjustments . All measures in place to support Chris’s disability are driven by Chris himself, as … and Gavin have created a working environment where employees are comfortable asking for any modifications or adjustments they might need. According to Gavin and Raylee, support for …
  10. Picture looks bright for Laura

    talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career ambitions. … contribution and encourages any employer to have an open mind about employing people or adjusting to employees who acquire disabilities. “Laura has very strong professional capabilities …