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, … in hospital. Susanna had been building an impressive career as a senior structural engineer and was determined not to let the injury hold her back. She designs buildings, manages projects, … recognised that balancing her career with realities of spinal cord injury would require the right support. “I was always pretty confident that I’d be able to come back,” Susanna said. “It …

- she 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 of her 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 … with JobAccess is the personalised service with her case manager and always getting prompt responses to enquiries, she adds. Does Fiona have any advice for other people living with …

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 … But returning to work wasn’t easy. To make the transition sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier …

a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing … how they could help keep me employed and make my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This …

for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments … are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The changes can be around the job, processes or the working environment. … to making changes for accessibility. Accessible workplaces are open to larger talent pools and attract more diverse employees. Some changes make workplaces more productive for everyone. …

The  Department for Child Protection (DCP) , SA plays a pivotal role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a view … culture The DCP's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 outlines steps to promote the rights of South Australians living with disability. It ensures that everyone enjoys equal access …

Despite a shock diagnosis, this 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. …

Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and hopes for a strong future. A mix of experience and fresh ideas is allowing Brite to flourish … trade on it, rather it is a value-add.’ ‘Under the NDIS, funding for employment supports are rightly connected to the individual, not any one organisation. This creates the need for …

South Wales, Australia. The Council worked with the Australian Government’s JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their disability confidence and provide equitable employment opportunities for Australians with disability.  The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to …

within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to improve their disability confidence. The NDRC helps identify and remove potential barriers and provides practical, expert advice to implement good practice in …