talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career ambitions. … contribution and encourages any employer to have an open mind about employing people or adjusting to employees who acquire disabilities. “Laura has very strong professional capabilities …

in the NRL. In April 2022, Nathan was playing country rugby when an injury broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae. Nathan was unconscious for … JobAccess Professional Adviser Pietro Condidorio , who sought to understand what equipment and modifications could support Nathan in getting back to work at full capacity as a farm … “Getting out and getting some fresh air” keeps Nathan going. Talk to us about workplace adjustments There is a wide range of support available from JobAccess for people with disability, …

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 is self-employed, running her …

A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential … Fund (EAF) reimbursed the costs within two days, and delivered on what they said. Plus, the modifications funded through the EAF have been fantastic! The tools and devices help me hear and … and video conferencing to clients across the country who require support with their hearing or adjustment of their hearing aids. “Something I believe in and always share with my clients is …

their mental health medication, they should talk to their employer about making changes. These adjustments might include flexible start or finish times. They don’t have to tell their employer … unlawful to ask information about a person’s disability. Employers 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 …

small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff for longer Build a stronger 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 adjustments for employees with … help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an easy way to record agreed changes and share them with …

Paralympian and now NSW Institute of Sport National Coach, Louise Sauvage , is set to receive a custom-built … 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 the track Louise was born with a … out there,” concludes Louise. Are you looking for advice and support with workplace adjustments? Contact JobAccess JobAccess is the go-to expert for disability employment matters. …

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 … in the early 2000s,” she recalls. “We had a disability employment service then, and workplace modifications were a big part of our role. That was around the time they set up JobAccess, and … do anything significantly different. If you have somebody who can do the job but needs a few adjustments, that’s all it takes.” She believes work is a key part of recovery and identity for …

When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with … design of your website, accessible recruitment practices can open the door to more candidates and better outcomes. Why accessibility matters Most jobseekers will interact with your … options   Allow video or audio submissions. Provide contact details for applicants needing adjustments. Let people know you’re happy to help. Make adjustments to the recruitment process   …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid …