disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right workplace adjustments made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back …

You can design and promote jobs in your organisation in a way that’s open, accessible and appealing to people with disability. And there are free support services that can help. You …

Reviewing and updating your policies, procedures and plans is a first step towards creating an inclusive workplace. It's also important to …

Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with … or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …

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with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But many people are not aware of workplace adjustments. JobAccess’ … 2 in 5 people believe workplace adjustments are easy. most people are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of … to employers and people with disability.  The survey found most people believe employers are responsible for workplace adjustments. Yet, 72 per cent of respondents don’t know how to set up …

launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.  The resource has been developed through feedback received in the … JobAccess supports all employees, employers, and service providers throughout the process – right from an initial assessment, through to delivery of adjustments. Contact JobAccess on 1800 …

16 October 2023   Neurodiversity describes that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. We are all neurodiverse. Look around your workplace, community, friends and family and you will see that no two brains and ways of thinking are the same. Neurodiversity can be …

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 … video: when to consider training benefits of disability awareness training types of training and courses support for staff training. …

As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart … landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, garden maintenance and much more. It’s an all-round service,” he adds. Being self-employed and running his own business – MP Property Services – also means having long days of outdoor …