Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to running a business Sarnya is self-employed, running her …

make it easier for people with disability to access jobs within its organisation. The People and Culture team wanted to learn more about disability in the workplace and get advice from … His training provided some great insights. We’re now better at handling reasonable adjustment requests,” Nathan adds.  Expert advice and support with workplace adjustments are another service that JobAccess provides. These adjustments can be funded through …

A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential … Fund (EAF) reimbursed the costs within two days, and delivered on what they said. Plus, the modifications funded through the EAF have been fantastic! The tools and devices help me hear and … and video conferencing to clients across the country who require support with their hearing or adjustment of their hearing aids. “Something I believe in and always share with my clients is …

small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff for longer Build a stronger 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 adjustments for employees with … help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an easy way to record agreed changes and share them with …

Supporting inclusive employment is part of JobAccess’ everyday work. We help employers and people with disability by giving practical advice, helping with workplace adjustments, and supporting inclusive recruitment. We also work to build these same values in our … life changing. "Workplace adjustments are an investment in productivity,” she said. “A small adjustment can have a profound influence on an employee's contributions." Chantal is proud of …

Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half … in the early 2000s,” she recalls. “We had a disability employment service then, and workplace modifications were a big part of our role. That was around the time they set up JobAccess, and … do anything significantly different. If you have somebody who can do the job but needs a few adjustments, that’s all it takes.” She believes work is a key part of recovery and identity for …

When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with … design of your website, accessible recruitment practices can open the door to more candidates and better outcomes. Why accessibility matters Most jobseekers will interact with your … options   Allow video or audio submissions. Provide contact details for applicants needing adjustments. Let people know you’re happy to help. Make adjustments to the recruitment process   …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid …

Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t … see what kind of advice or solutions might be available. JobAccess organised a free Workplace Modification Assessment where the Assessor recommended a number of devices that could help. This … out more about the Employment Assistance Fund and how it can be used for workplace assessments and modifications. …

connections that come with it. "It's not just about me cooking for clients. I put on a show, and I've got music playing. Sometimes, cooking demonstrations involve dancing, and it's a party!" … Assistance Fund (EAF) . The 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 … service providers. Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our Advisers about workplace adjustments and the Employment Assistance Fund or submit an online enquiry . …