benefit everyone. It is one of the best ways to give people with disability access to employment opportunities. It also supports them to be comfortable and productive at work. The research revealed that employers overestimated the cost of workplace adjustments. Forty per cent of people surveyed … They benefit all employees, not just people with disability. Workplace adjustments can be funded through the Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Supports such as: …

personal health information. Many people with disability wonder 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 Act 1992, employers can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job …

with disability do their job safely and effectively.  Some common examples include: providing assistive technology or specialised equipment. making all recruitment materials available in … is the term used in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992. It refers to the obligation on employers to make changes to support an employee with disability, unless doing so would cause … on day one may not work a year later, so regular review is important. The simplest thing an employer can do is ask, rather than assume what adjustments will help the individual. Support is …

this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career … she received the shock diagnosis that she had MS. Thanks to a very supportive employer - and assistance from JobAccess - she has been able to continue working, learning and making a … highly enough of Laura’s contribution and encourages any employer to have an open mind about employing people or adjusting to employees who acquire disabilities. “Laura has very strong …

how he manages his rehab, recovery and pain levels. Michael was grateful to his Disability Employment Service (DES) provider , which helped him score the greenkeepers role earlier this … the irrigation system, he was greatly hampered by a lack of mobility. Thanks to JobAccess and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , Michael now has a dedicated buggy which keeps him off his feet …

understand and navigate the different supports available to her, including JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). “When you’re first injured, there’s so much information,” she said. “Having someone help navigate it all made such a difference.” Susanna slowly returned to work with her employer Northrop, starting part-time about nine months after the accident. The transition was …

work at full capacity as a farm manager. After the assessment and approval process, JobAccess funded supports for Nathan through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . This included an Eyegaze Edge, which allows Nathan to operate his computer with eye …

For Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria (PTV), employing people with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps … says. Workplace training and assessments are available through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with disability. Once she started, a …

find and keep meaningful work. She didn't expect to need that same support herself. As an Employment Consultant, Susan works closely with clients, helping them achieve their employment … in disability employment. So, when she needed support herself, she knew where to turn. The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helped Susan get a customised chair which supports her neck …

  A common question JobAccess Advisers often get asked is, “what is reasonable for employers to ask as evidence of disability from employees?”. Our advice is based on good practice*. An employee does not have tell their employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or …