Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses … like Compass Group, DES can work with employers to provide professional recruitment advice and job matching, help with job design for employees with disability, on-the-job or off-site … support to ensure new employees with disability settle into their job, training information and awareness activities for employers and staff and a source of ready and able jobseekers with …

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 … Coordinator, that simplify disability employment. “It’s about having a clear process and making sure that you consider it from different perspectives.” For Gold Coast University …

2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought together sector leaders, practitioners and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) Manager shared the stage to discuss …

even how to be alerted in the event of an emergency was a big challenge. You see, Tom is deaf and uses Auslan as his main form of communication. “I must admit, it was pretty tough not completely understanding what my boss wanted me to do. And I couldn’t really communicate with my workmates either. “It was confusing for me – and …

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 equipment lets me access my workplace. That and the new microscope are vital to me doing what I love," says Maddie. Today, her colleagues …

experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use … didn’t want to offend him or his parents by saying the wrong thing,” she says. Jack has autism and is nonverbal. When his parents asked Samantha if he could do work experience, his school …

She even trains new members of the team,” Rachel says. The Café’s manager, second in command and cook, Andrea Marriott, echoes that sentiment. “There are a couple of girls in particular that … “Basically – work is my safe place,” she says. “It’s somewhere that I’m busy all the time, and I have something I can focus on other than my anxiety.” In an industry known for its high …

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 … our inclusive practices, particularly in the recruitment process. We wanted to identify gaps and areas for improvement. Our goal was to ensure we are as inclusive as possible when …

How many people live with disability, and what does this mean for the workplace? Everyone’s experience is different. It’s important to focus on each person’s skills and abilities. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: The ABS published this data in July 2024. From the 2022 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC), it estimates that 5.5 million Australians (21.4%) live with disability. This …

to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need adjustments support and advice through JobAccess introducing the Employment Assistance Fund. …