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Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career
In the face of widespread discrimination and extreme physical challenges, Jude Lee has always seen life’s possibilities. He has been able … 1990s after getting the impression he and his wheelchair didn’t suit their image. Workplace modifications have saved his career Jude first reached out to JobAccess – the Australian … hub for disability employment information – in 2007 for support with funding workplace adjustments. Since then, JobAccess has supported him with a wide range of adjustments , including … -
Myth-busting: Is the cost to hire people with disability high?
Hiring people with disabilities is expensive. Costs for workplace changes, extra supervision, and lower productivity can add up. Reality: The data tells a very different story. 1. … fears often 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 … 4. Help is available to make adjustments affordable Employers don’t have to cover workplace modification costs alone: The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover costs for: workplace … -
What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support
GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has … employment. JobAccess is delivered by experts in disability, mental health, workplace adjustments, and disability inclusion. JobAccess recently won an international award for the … We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) Financial support for … -
Job offers and giving feedback
Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give useful feedback to the people who didn’t get the job. … or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. … -
City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
City of Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and … in the workplace, and advice on how best to provide flexible work arrangements and reasonable adjustments. At the time, the biggest challenge the City of Adelaide faced was how to create … on workplace adjustments that were funded by the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . “The modifications help me to focus better and be more productive.” – Steph Paprzycki-Baker, Team … -
Real life story – A passport to success
As Diversity and Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s … level and with other managers. “I am a person with two false legs but have never required adjustments in the workplace. However, within the first week of joining DPIE, a small wound on … low mobility, having to use my old wheelchair, and work remotely. This is where my workplace adjustment passport journey begins,” explained Dwayne. After meeting his manager and the team, … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal … If your disability could impact your safety or the safety of others. If you require reasonable adjustments to do your job effectively. You don’t have to share your disability if it doesn’t … this information allows employers to put reasonable adjustments in place, such as: Workplace modifications or assistive technology. Flexible working arrangements. Equipment or training to … -
“Support made all the difference”: How JobAccess helped Susanna get back to the career she loves
experienced a life-changing mountain bike accident in May 2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, … support while she was in hospital gave her confidence, and their willingness to make workplace adjustments ensured she could return to work safely and comfortably. Even with this support, … time, taking away her time, comfort, and independence. JobAccess funded accessible bathroom modifications, removing a significant hurdle in her return to work. “Without an accessible … -
Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders
As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart … Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s … you employed,” concludes Michael. JobAccess has managed over 50,000 applications for workplace adjustments since 2006. Each one makes a difference by helping people with disability get work, … -
Celebrating twenty years of JobAccess
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 employment. Behind … offering expert, confidential advice on all aspects of disability employment. The Workplace Adjustments and Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Provides tailored recommendations and … by allied health professionals with financial assistance available for equipment, building modifications, Auslan interpreting, and more. The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator …