made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. … in love with how they helped people, and how it was always something new.” she says. Inclusive employment benefits everyone Tania says Haley’s story is a reminder that inclusive workplaces are …

tells a very different story. 1. Misperceptions, not reality, form the basis of the myth. Many employers think that hiring someone with a disability costs a lot of money. But these fears often … adjustments affordable Employers don’t have to cover workplace modification costs alone: The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover costs for: workplace modifications assistive technology Auslan interpreters …

has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful … the things that make working difficult. A conversation is a good starting point. It can help employers and people with disability identify barriers and find solutions. Offering workplace … adjustments is a vital way to support employees. It also helps bridge Australia’s disability employment gap. Download the ‘ Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments ’ from the JobAccess …

simple tasks like opening heavy doors or carrying a coffee became difficult. That’s when her employer suggested she contact JobAccess for help. Through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), Tegan received several workplace adjustments, including a specialised chair, tray walker …

The benefits of employing people with disability are clear. Research shows people with disability are: more productive have a better safety record are more reliable are more cost-effective to employ 1 . Australian employers are seeing the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the …

JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership. JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove … leadership in supporting disability employment. The award recognises JobAccess for helping employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and for its success in helping people with …

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 … not just about giving people a job. This allows us to find genuine matches for employees and employers that add value to businesses and are meaningful for employees.’ ‘We’ve also been able … Brite has invested in adapting to changes to ensure it remains viable. This includes accessing funding from the Department of Social Services, made available to support ADEs through the NDIS …

Employers looking to hire people through Inclusive Employment Australia can now access a new guide explaining how the program works. Inclusive Employment Australia is a specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury, or health condition to prepare for, find and maintain …

the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC). JobAccess Alumni represent a cohort of employers who have completed a 12-month partnership with the NDRC and are leading the way in … with disability in Australia, improving the participation of people with disability through employment is vital to long-term sustainable and equitable economic growth. The NDRC is funded by the Australian Government as a program of JobAccess, and it is designed to help …

is a national community services 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, … to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement through the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator …