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The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are … funded: Inclusive Employment Australia; Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or Disability Advocacy services. Making a complaint to the CRRS The CRRS is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Australian Eastern Standard … -
How employers can better support employees with disability
for employees with disability. This could include: adaptive equipment flexible work hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To … Fund (EAF) provides funding for things like assistive technology, Auslan interpreting, or training. By using the EAF, you can make adjustments faster and at no cost to your business. … with disability Hiring people with disability is good for business. Employers consistently report benefits such as: higher staff retention more diverse ideas and a more inclusive … -
Employment Assistance Fund
and video conferencing to clients across the country who require support with their hearing or adjustment of their hearing aids. “Something I believe in and always share with my clients is … Did you know? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting Australians. A 2017 report by the Hearing Care Industry Association and Deloitte Access Economics found that hearing … of people with hearing loss estimated at $9.3 billion. The World Health Organisation reports that 60% of childhood hearing loss and 37% of hearing loss in adults is due to … -
NDRC partnership improves recruitment policies and practices at Legal Aid NSW
Strategy and Inclusion Legal Aid NSW “The NDRC Adviser provided a tailored and comprehensive report to improve our end-to-end recruitment process.” said Rania. After receiving the report, Legal Aid NSW began to implement the recommendations to create a more inclusive … -
Breaking barriers: Department for Child Protection embraces disability inclusion through JobAccess partnership
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 … employment. The NDRC also provides a vacancy distribution service to employers – big or small. Call JobAccess at 1800 464 800 to connect with the NDRC. You can also submit an online … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
about their rights: Can an employer ask if I have a disability during the hiring process or while I'm employed? In Australia, the short answer is, no. Under the Disability Discrimination … can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job or creates a safety risk. They also can’t ask about your medical history, lifestyle, or personal information that isn’t relevant to your role. JobAccess can help you understand your … -
Making physical workplace adjustments
to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: examples of physical adjustments working … -
Managing an employee with disability
Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities … -
What employers ask as evidence of disability from employees
employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or their safety, or the safety of their co-workers. If any of these apply, employees should only need to explain … talk to their employer about making changes. These adjustments might include flexible start or finish times. They don’t have to tell their employer about the mental health issue itself. The … -
How to make your hiring process more accessible
your organisation online. Whether it's reading a job description, watching a recruitment video or applying on your website. Common recruitment practices can sometimes create barriers for … form that requires a mouse to navigate may be unusable for people who rely on a keyboard or screen reader. A PDF that isn’t accessible may mean that not everyone has the same information … avoid jargon, short sentences, and clear formatting. Make sure your PDFs are accessible (or provide Word/HTML alternatives). Check your website Does it meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard ? If …