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Managing an employee with disability
awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work resources and advice. … -
Teaching resilience through lived experience
issues at all,” he recounts. After his application was received, JobAccess then organised a workplace assessment by a qualified assessor, who was able to inspect the school despite Covid … do, JobAccess can help manage the process from start to finish, including arranging a free workplace assessment. Call 1800 464 800 to speak with a JobAccess Adviser. … -
ABC spotlights disability inclusion through NDRC partnership
to increase participation of diverse talent , both on and off screen, and to ensure its workplace represents Australian society. After learning about JobAccess’ National Disability … What is the NDRC? The NDRC partners with large employers across Australia to develop workplace policies and practices that help attract, employ, support and retain people living with … ABC signed up for the partnership with a range of goals in mind. “We were hoping to assess how we could improve accessibility for people with disability applying to our jobs. We … -
Real Stories: Disclosing Disability in the Workplace
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Making her mark
websites and software packages. In Fiona’s case her screen reader was not compatible with her workplace’s data management system, so she was unable to properly use the system to support customers. Support for workplace changes As she has done in the past and with the full support of her employer, Fiona … JobAccess, which manages the EAF, quickly processed her application and arranged for a workplace assessment at no cost to Fiona or her employer. Experienced JobAccess Advisor and … -
Nathan returns to work after life-changing event
for his family. “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 … employers, and service providers. JobAccess has managed over 66,000 applications for funding workplace adjustments since 2006. Each one makes a difference by helping people with disability … Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our friendly and resourceful Advisers about workplace adjustments and the Employment Assistance Fund. You can also submit an online enquiry … -
City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and employment practices, making the workplace more inclusive and accessible for people with disability and supporting employees like … and training processes. They also sought assistance in increasing disability awareness in the workplace, and advice on how best to provide flexible work arrangements and reasonable … awareness of their employees, to improve disability inclusion and accessibility throughout the workplace. The NDRC supports City of Adelaide to build disability confidence, creating meaningful … -
How employers can better support employees with disability
Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business … 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 … adjustments 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 … -
JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership at Zero Project Conference 2025
The award recognises JobAccess for helping employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and for its success in helping people with disability find and keep jobs. Created and … by GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS), and is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. … into their workforce. JobAccess has assisted approximately 500,000 individuals in their workplaces and supported many employers to make their workplaces inclusive to support people with … -
Right on track: National coach and Paralympian describes new wheelchair through JobAccess as game changing
as employers. It helps them buy work-related modifications, equipment, Auslan services and workplace assistance and support services. An Occupational Therapist, arranged by JobAccess, assessed Louise’s work environment, including her travel schedule and her current wheelchair. Based on this assessment, they recommended a custom-built, lightweight, portable, and foldable wheelchair, …