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  1. Event Wrap - All you need to know about workplace adjustments

    Offering workplace adjustments helps to create inclusive organisations. Employers are growing interested in making workplaces more accessible. Over 180 employers recently joined JobAccess for a webinar. The theme … about workplace adjustments. They provide free, confidential advice. They also provide free workplace assessments. The Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can fund …
  2. How JobAccess helps Spinal Life Australia build inclusive workplaces

    JobAccess 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 … years, they might need a review to make things easier or safer.” Spinal Life also utilises our workplace assessments and expert advice. “The assessment is free. That's amazing for employers who aren’t sure how to help their employee,” she …
  3. JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

    JobAccess has launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between … recent national survey by JobAccess , which found that 6 in 10 Australians lack awareness of workplace adjustments. The survey also highlighted that most people are unaware of the costs and … all employees, employers, and service providers throughout the process – right from an initial assessment, through to delivery of adjustments. Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our …
  4. Making physical workplace adjustments

    To ensure people with disabilities have equal access to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. You can watch this video …
  5. Neurodivergence and the workplace: Reducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process

    and interact with the world in different ways. We are all neurodiverse. Look around your workplace, community, friends and family and you will see that no two brains and ways of thinking … unconscious, biases. Unconscious bias happens automatically and is triggered by making quick assessments of people. These assessments are based on our own background, culture and experiences. It may prevent employers …
  6. About the Employment Assistance Fund

    Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: what the EAF can cover who can use the EAF workplace assessments how to apply. …
  7. JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

    JobAccess has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It … national survey by JobAccess . The survey found that 6 in 10 Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. Most people don’t know about the costs and benefits of putting them in …
  8. Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research

    National survey found gaps in understanding of workplace adjustments. 60 per cent of Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. 40 per … how to set up workplace adjustments for an employee with disability.  JobAccess can support workplaces by providing guidance on workplace adjustments. They give employers and employees more …
  9. Mental health is a universal human right: how your business can support a mentally healthy workplace

    psychological distress, compared to 8% for those without disability . If you look around your workplace today, one in five of your colleagues (or 20% of your workforce) could be experiencing … poor mental health. Beyond Blue’s Heads Up Initiative found that having a mentally healthy workplace was the second most important factor in an employee’s decision to accept a new position … commercial outcomes helps attract and retain staff How does JobAccess support mentally healthy workplaces JobAccess provides various supports to employers, and people living with mental health …
  10. Picture looks bright for Laura

    MS symptoms at work, Laura contacted JobAccess and applied for financial assistance to make workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Laura was contacted by a … some of the barriers he experiences at work and organise a free workplace modification assessment. Such an assessment is conducted by an external, independent assessor - a qualified … any barriers that may exist. Occupational Therapist, Wayne, was assigned to support Laura’s workplace assessment. He said that Laura faced some unusual challenges as she works in a cramped …