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 …

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 …

Susan has spent her career supporting people with disability find and keep meaningful work. She didn't expect to need that same support herself. As an Employment … in the office without suffering increased pain and distress," she says. This simple workplace adjustment has made a big difference to her comfort and ability to stay in her career. Susan has a clear message for employers considering workplace adjustments for their staff. "Having the right supports allows employees to perform better and …

When Xzavier fell seriously ill last year, he never imagined how much his life and career would change. “I caught meningitis, transverse myelitis and encephalitis,” Xzavier explains. “It affected my brain and spine, and I lost the ability to … to work wasn’t easy. To make the transition sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- …

classes on how to use the catalogue or reference. He also answers questions about research and does one-on-one consultations. Paul Kloppenborg is Daniel’s manager: ‘Daniel’s been popular … aids, including a wheelchair and frame, to move around. To help him work, Daniel has a height-adjustable desk. Workplace adjustments like this are simple, but mean Daniel can work with ease.  There is also funding to …

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 glaucoma from … through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with disability. Once she started, a workplace assessor was organised … with better, more accessible design,” he says. Neslihan echoes the sentiment, saying that the adjustments aren’t just for the individual – it’s for the whole company. “Say you have a ramp - …

As with any new starter, 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 or read the transcript. 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 …

a universal human right'. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone's mental health. Mental health and work: interesting … can speak with a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 , to access tailored advice on workplace adjustments, modifications, one on one counselling and awareness training’ specifically to their workplace …

the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and … performance metrics is a start. Beyond that, employers can focus on improving accessibility. Adjustments are covered in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). If an employer is aware of an employee’s disability, they must provide a ‘reasonable adjustment.' That means they must make the changes needed for the employee to do their job. …