Considering a person 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 … vital part of being an inclusive organisation—but it has benefits for your organisation, too. To find out more about getting started, take a look at our services for employers. …

a goal — it’s a core part of her work. Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half of Tania’s team live with … the partnership between JobAccess and Spinal Life continues to play an important  role in helping people with disability return to work safely and with confidence. “It’s such an amazing …

and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s role involves collaborating with all levels of the business to drive diversity, engaging at the executive level and with other managers.  “I am a person with … this out we had a world class approach, so we worked in collaboration with Tiffany and Alex to help deliver a solution to meet employee needs in looking for any type of adjustment due to … English and there is a good communications plan and educational roll out. Most importantly, find a system and process that works for you and your people and that the decision-maker of the …

For Michael, being a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns …

Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to running a business Sarnya …

come from a place of misunderstanding. Not all employees with disabilities need adjustments to do their jobs. When they do, these changes are often low-cost or even free. For instance, flexible working arrangements can help. Our national survey found that many workplace changes are good for all employees, not just …

The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful conversations.  The resource uses feedback from the recent …

and supplies business based on the South Coast of NSW. Clay’s role is diverse in nature. Day to day, he may be interpreting blueprints, cutting, moulding, and welding metal and steel to fix … years ago, causing an injury to his spine. Chris Beck , Managing Director of Evermil, was keen to find support to make Clay’s role more accessible. Chris commissioned colleague Paul Baxendale … with more freedom at work, and instead of having to crawl around the table or ask team mates to help, the equipment means Clay can do his job his way.  “Clay uses the scissor lift trolley a …

Created in October 1975, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was born to meet the growing call for ethnic broadcasting in Australia as a result of higher migration … provide tailored support for building disability confidence. It works alongside employers to help identify and remove systemic, attitudinal and environmental barriers in the workplace and … the conversation in the workplace.”  The recruitment review exercise undertaken by the NDRC helps identify any gaps in the hiring process and suggest good practice to make it accessible and …

Offering workplace adjustments helps to create inclusive organisations. Employers are growing interested in making workplaces more … that people didn’t feel confident offering supports in their workplace. JobAccess is available to help with the process. You can call JobAccess to speak to someone about workplace adjustments. …