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Supporting invisible disability: Haley’s journey back to work with JobAccess
Returning to work after an injury or illness can be challenging, especially when living with an invisible … provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back to work by supporting me with equipment which has helped manage my fatigue … - Back2Work Project , says the process was simple and effective. “JobAccess were really helpful at bringing out an assessor who could look at a range of options for Haley,” Tania says. … -
Workplace adjustments made easy
Some employees with disability need adjustments to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this … -
How disability employment benefits big workforces
if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job. The organisation of more than 10,000 people already boasts many employees with disability. But according to Kathy Scott, Communications Manager at Compass Group, over the past year it has become an … , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses like Compass Group, … -
Daniel returns to work following a spinal injury, with the support of JobAccess
Daniel Anderson is a former National Rugby League (NRL) coach. Due to a body surfing accident in 2022, he injured his spine and acquired quadriplegia. Daniel has … tailored equipment and assistive technology to support Daniel at work. 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 and equipment. It also covers Auslan services, … -
Event wrap: Towards inclusive growth: enabling career progression for employees with disability to vitalise organisational success
are: more productive have a better safety record are more reliable are more cost-effective to employ 1 . Australian employers are seeing the benefits of employing people with disability. … disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or getting a preferred job 2 . There are many ways to make a change. Employees with … -
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 … -
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
40 per cent believe the cost of workplace adjustments are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million Australians with disability in the workforce. Making workplace … are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of disability and workplace adjustments. Workplace adjustments benefit … support. Since 2006, JobAccess has managed over 65,000 funding applications. JobAccess can help with workplace adjustment, and provide support and training to employers and people with … -
What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support
of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has worked to … How JobAccess helps people with disability We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) … -
NDRC partnership improves recruitment policies and practices at Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve … with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - a service by JobAccess that helps employers. The partnership raised awareness about challenges people with disability face when finding a job and provided expert guidance on how to address the gaps. It also improved the HR … -
Workplace modifications made easy
Sometimes when we hire people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …