can sometimes create barriers for people with disability. For example: A person using assistive technology may not be able to read a job ad on a website that does not meet web access … be used to screen people out. JobAccess provides free expert advice and resources to help employers create more inclusive workplaces. We also offer funding for workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund. Want help checking if …

Louise got in touch with JobAccess through a NDIS provider. They suggested she apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF gives financial help to eligible people living with disability and mental health conditions, as well as employers. It helps them buy work-related modifications, equipment, Auslan services and workplace …

Employers looking to hire people through Inclusive Employment Australia can now access a new guide explaining how the program works. Inclusive Employment Australia is a specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury, or health condition to prepare for, find and maintain …

is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and … not just about giving people a job. This allows us to find genuine matches for employees and employers that add value to businesses and are meaningful for employees.’ ‘We’ve also been able … Brite has invested in adapting to changes to ensure it remains viable. This includes accessing funding from the Department of Social Services, made available to support ADEs through the NDIS …

Two years ago, at the age of 61, Sharon was diagnosed as autistic. Self-employed Sharon is a scientist, a founder and has a PhD; all of which didn’t come easily to … not diagnosed as autistic when they were children , and as such, did not receive therapies to assist with body awareness when she was young. This lack of awareness has resulted in an … with purchasing a chair, which would assist her with body positioning. These supports were funded by the Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund , managed and delivered by …

is a national community services 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, … to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement through the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator …

disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - … with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid NSW create a more inclusive and …

For Michael, being a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support … ago. His Physiotherapist recommended it to him. He connected with JobAccess through MS Plus Employment Services. This helped him continue working safely. “JobAccess explained how they could … my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This includes hedge trimmers and chainsaws, as well as a harness …

on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.  The resource has been developed through feedback … solutions. Offering workplace adjustments are critical to support people with disability in employment and help bridge Australia’s disability employment gap. “This conversation guide is a …

but I was so impressed that I’ve now got him in four days a week.’ I think it’s important for employers to keep an open mind and realise that having a disability can sometimes have no impact … Workplace adjustments like this are simple, but mean Daniel can work with ease.  There is also funding to help pay for adjustments at work, big and small.  For Daniel, services like JobAccess … with disability want to do – contribute. That’s how I feel anyway,’ says Daniel. Benefits of employing people with disability Being open to employing a person with disability can lead …