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Boilermaker Clay’s role expands with help of new, innovative equipment through JobAccess
Clay is a Boilermaker working with Evermil , a steel fabrication and supplies business based on the South Coast of NSW. Clay’s role is diverse in nature. Day to day, he may be interpreting blueprints, cutting, moulding, and welding metal and steel to fix faults, welding and bolting structures together or identifying and solving … -
Managing EDS at work: Tegan’s JobAccess journey
an IT Digital Enablement 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 conditions while continuing to contribute … -
JobAccess enters a new chapter with genU
provider with more than 25 years’ experience in disability employment. This change marks a new and exciting chapter for us. While the provider has changed, the support you know, and trust has not. “We want to reassure everyone that the team you know and trust with lived experience continues to support you,” says Georgia Miller, National Manager … -
Disability employment at McDonald’s
Chamber Business Awards as Outstanding Young Employee of the Year. He is loved by team members and customers alike, described by all as passionate, energetic and devoted. Chris also lives with a disability, and has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. “I really love interacting with customers and … -
Widening the lens: SBS embarks on the journey to disability confidence
War II. Forty-four years on, diversity is still at the heart of everything for SBS. Developing and delivering content for diverse audiences using multiple platforms – from free-to-air TV to on-demand digital streaming services and an extensive radio network reaching 68 multilingual communities – means employing a workforce … support for building disability confidence. It works alongside employers to help identify and remove systemic, attitudinal and environmental barriers in the workplace and improve … -
PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess
produces conveyor components. These products are used by a range of companies in the mining and engineering industries. PROK values workforce diversity. It recognises that different thinking and skills within the team can lead to developing unique products and services. PROK partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to boost … -
Self-employed Sharon is changing the future for autistic people
age of 61, Sharon was diagnosed as autistic. Self-employed Sharon is a scientist, a founder and has a PhD; all of which didn’t come easily to Sharon. An autism diagnosis at the age of 61 Dr Sharon Zivkovic is a scientist, a founder, a Chief Innovation Officer and a social entrepreneur who has worked with diverse community stakeholders on community … projects for over 20 years. Sharon is currently studying her 7th degree, a Masters in Autism, and is a “self-confessed workaholic”. Sharon is autistic. She was only diagnosed as autistic two … -
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 … once a litigation lawyer in the big end of town pursuing the likes of giant corporate raiders and defending large multinationals– has always had a vision of what was possible for him. … It hasn’t stopped him having a stellar legal career, marrying, having a son, driving – and dreaming. But life could have been very different for Jude. Determined to shine Despite … -
Disability inclusion at work: why belonging matters
Coordinator (NDRC) explains why inclusive workplaces matter, how adjustments support everyone, and how employers can build safer, stronger teams. JobAccess is government funded and supports employers to confidently recruit and retain people with disability. Find out more about becoming a partner … -
How disability employment benefits big workforces
Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses … like Compass Group, DES can work with employers to provide professional recruitment advice and job matching, help with job design for employees with disability, on-the-job or off-site … support to ensure new employees with disability settle into their job, training information and awareness activities for employers and staff and a source of ready and able jobseekers with …