employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan … Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff member. …

employing people with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital … PTV, her new colleagues were taken through a training session with Vision Australia around how to work with a colleague with a vision impairment. “They brought everyone together for a team … 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 …

Government launched JobAccess. What started as a simple idea - that everyone deserves support to find, keep, and thrive at work - has grown into Australia's national hub for disability … candidates with disability The NDRC has run over 450 disability awareness training sessions, helping more than 12,000 frontline workers gain practical inclusion skills. "Without JobAccess, many people with disability would resign from work, lose their jobs or be less productive at work. JobAccess provides value for money, as it reduces costs to …

Paralympian and now NSW Institute of Sport National Coach, Louise Sauvage , is set to receive a custom-built wheelchair in the coming months. This game changing support will help Louise in her role coaching and mentoring athletes. Louise’s work and recognition on and off … will give me greater freedom and reduced anxiety when I travel for work,” said Louise. Louise finds her job incredibly rewarding Louise describes her role as National Coach as a privilege. …

works full-time, raises two teenage children, manages her own life coaching business, and even finds time for thrill-seeking on weekends. But the daily challenges she experiences as a result … blindness mean that she needs extra support - and with JobAccess, Fiona knows she can get the help she needs to continue to thrive. From an early age, Fiona has had the courage to test her limits, moving …

  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 … how their disability affects their work duties. This means sharing any barriers to doing the job well. If someone feels dizzy from their mental health medication, they should talk to their … can only ask information to adjust work conditions and see if the employee can meet the job’s basic needs. This means understanding any barriers a person might face in the workplace …

Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and employment practices, making the workplace more inclusive and … our focus on accessible employment and provided us with tools and resources to take action, helping us to make meaningful and sustainable changes.” – Davin Jaehne, Talent Acquisition … Adelaide also embraced a flexible working policy for their team, again a cost free initiative helping to build accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. “The flexible working agreements …

two categories: those who are ‘neurodivergent’ and those who are ‘neurotypical’. According to Reframing Autism, the term ‘neurodivergent’ is used to describe “people whose brains are … is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence at work can help businesses broaden their talent pool. They can unlock innovation, reach new markets, grow … candidates an equal chance to show their fit for the role and thrive at work:  Simplify your job advertisements : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that …

a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, … maintaining gardens, mowing lawns, landscaping and interacting with clients and colleagues, to name a few. Michael has multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in carrying … Support Service team. Michael adds, “They saw I was exhausted and asked ‘what can we do to help?’” He went on to apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess …

  Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. By making small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff … team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. 1. Make workplace adjustments standard practice You must provide reasonable … hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an …