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. …

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 …

to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching devices.  You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: … cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses. Topics covered in this video: examples of assistive technology …

people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …