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  1. Managing EDS at work: Tegan’s JobAccess journey

    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 …
  2. Supporting David to raise the bar on his practice

    As Principal at Burns and Associates Solicitors , David Burns has been running his Brisbane-based law firm specialising … with disputes between people concerning money. Court trials can be stressful, time-consuming and costly, and we aim to resolve commercial matters outside court,” says David. Due to its many diverse …
  3. Breaking barriers with the Employment Assistance Fund

    Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t … to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Australia. Donna is part of the Group Customer Advocacy Team at Commonwealth Bank and travels regularly to present at accessibility events and to consult with customers and the …
  4. JobAccess enters a new chapter with genU

    provider with more than 25 years’ experience in disability employment. This change marks a new and exciting chapter for us. While the provider has changed, the support you know, and trust has not. “We want to reassure everyone that the team you know and trust with lived experience continues to support you,” says Georgia Miller, National Manager …
  5. Recipe for success: JobAccess supports Andrew’s passion for cooking

    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!" 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 routine." Running the catering business involves travelling to and from the …
  6. 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 disability, and has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. “I really love interacting with customers and
  7. PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess

    produces conveyor components. These products are used by a range of companies in the mining and engineering industries. PROK values 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 Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to boost …
  8. Yarra Ranges Council builds disability confidence with support from JobAccess

    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 experts. That’s where the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) …
  9. Inclusive language tips for employers

    How you communicate can affect how comfortable and valued people feel at work. This includes employees with disability. Respect and sensitivity are key to building an inclusive workplace. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: person-first language and terms every day, positive language inclusive images. …
  10. Disability inclusion at work: why belonging matters

    Coordinator (NDRC) explains why inclusive workplaces matter, how adjustments support everyone, and how employers can build safer, stronger teams. JobAccess is government funded and supports employers to confidently recruit and retain people with disability. Find out more about becoming a partner …