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 … 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 program and such …

to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.  The resource has been developed through feedback received in the recent national …

16 October 2023   Neurodiversity describes that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. We are all neurodiverse. Look around your workplace, community, … the unemployment rate of neurodivergent people is higher than that of people with any form of disability. It is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence … : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that candidates with disability, or neurodivergent candidates, are encouraged to apply. Carefully consider the …

As 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 … modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s disability. People with disability who are starting work, already employed or self-employed, or their employer, can …

graduate staff and students, and he values the open exchange he has been able to foster with his students about disability and resilience. “With Covid, the boys are currently going through a really difficult …

“I just didn’t want to sit at home,” he says. “At 20 years old, I didn’t want to be that person who gave up. My goal was always to get back to work, so that’s what I worked toward.” … that going back to welding would be tough. This was due to ongoing nerve damage and problems with temperature regulation. That’s when an opportunity came up in a new field: installing … workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- related equipment to help him stay cool and comfortable at work throughout the day. …

Analyst, work is more than just a job, it’s purpose, independence, and connection. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and fibromyalgia, she manages complex, lifelong health … It also leads to slow healing and constant bruising. “My EDS causes crippling chronic pain, disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or …

is a scientist, a founder, a Chief Innovation Officer and a social entrepreneur who has worked with diverse community stakeholders on community capacity-building projects for over 20 years. … how people think about autism,” shared Sharon. Combining her lived experience as an autistic person, her research, work experience and her passions, Sharon is busy driving impact in the … also to have found support for other autistic social entrepreneurs” – Dr Sharon Zivkovic On a personal level, Sharon considers the best part of working with JobAccess is that she has been …

condition, affecting one in six Australians . When we look at the mental health of people with disability, 32% of adults living with disability experience high or very high levels of …

Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. Diversity and inclusion at work matters – it’s good for people and it’s good for business. Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. You can watch this video with Auslan or read …