That’s where JobAccess came in. Through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), workplace adjustments were made so Maddie could work safely and comfortably. "JobAccess helped with a button door and a ramp for entry to my workplace. They also helped get a new microscope with a screen." “This …

Case for Disability Employment , shows the opposite. Employees with disability are loyal and they often stay in their jobs longer than employees without disability.  When a workplace is inclusive and accessible, people stay. This saves money on recruitment costs. 2. Inclusive workplaces are … people with disability are better places to work. These include flexibility, accessibility, and a supportive culture. Plus, the advantages extend to everyone, not just one group. These …

with disability could lead you to the best person for the job—just ask Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast Health. “It’s definitely a positive thing for any organisation. Aside from working towards an inclusive culture and meeting targets, it brings a diversity of thought that is invaluable,” says Ebru. It doesn’t … time, so making sure a job is suitable is an important part of that.” When positions require adjustments to ensure that people with disability are able to thrive, services like JobAccess and …

With the support of JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC), The Perth Mint has not only made its … and available in alternative formats The development and implementation of a reasonable adjustment policy Giving applicants multiple options to share information about their disability and request for reasonable adjustments Implementation of interview and recruitment panel member training to ensure processes …

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 reflect the community it serves, the City looked at … engagement service. It partners with organisations to improve their disability knowledge and confidence. NDRC partnerships are available at no cost to employers. Being inclusive with … requirements, sharing information about disability, inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments.  Concrete, positive, and long-term changes Christina says that NDRC’s support helped …

The  Department for Child Protection (DCP) , SA plays a pivotal 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 … Now, we can identify and address workplace barriers more easily. We’ve also made other adjustments, including changes to our recruitment process, improved workplace accessibility, and …

Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and hopes for a strong future. A mix of experience and fresh ideas is allowing Brite to flourish as one of Australia’s largest disability …

JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent conference held in Vienna, the … JobAccess program won a Zero Project Award for Innovative Solutions in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve …

Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. Diversity and inclusion at work matters – it’s good for people and it’s good for business. Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your …

Assistant Publications Officer of Panorama Magazine Grant Everett is a published author, and has worked for the past three years as a full-time co-writer and designer at Panorama Magazine , a publication dedicated to helping people on their mental … recovery journey. The magazine is created by people who are dealing with mental health issues, and prides itself on having a practical approach towards recovery that is grounded in experience. …