Returning to work after an injury or illness can be challenging, especially when living with an invisible … provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back to work by supporting me with equipment which has helped manage my fatigue … - Back2Work Project , says the process was simple and effective. “JobAccess were really helpful at bringing out an assessor who could look at a range of options for Haley,” Tania says. …

Some employees with disability need adjustments to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this …

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. … disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or getting a preferred job 2 . There are many ways to make a change. Employees with …

40 per cent believe the cost of workplace adjustments are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million Australians with disability in the workforce. Making workplace … are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of disability and workplace adjustments. Workplace adjustments benefit … support. Since 2006, JobAccess has managed over 65,000 funding applications. JobAccess can help with workplace adjustment, and provide support and training to employers and people with …

of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has worked to … How JobAccess helps people with disability We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve … with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - a service by JobAccess that helps employers. The partnership raised awareness about challenges people with disability face when finding a job and provided expert guidance on how to address the gaps. It also improved the HR …

Employment Leadership. JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent … Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve inclusion for people with disability. A total of 77 projects from 45 countries … program’s leadership in supporting disability employment. The award recognises JobAccess for helping employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and for its success in helping …

  genU has been contracted to deliver the National JobAccess Service on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS). … Employment Australia, Workforce Australia, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Find out more about how we can help you today: I’m a person with a disability I’m an employer I’m a service provider …

  Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal … Act 1992, employers can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job or creates a safety risk. They also can’t ask about your medical history, lifestyle, or personal information that isn’t relevant to your role. JobAccess can help you understand your rights and know how to share information safely , so you can access the …

she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use the wrong words. I didn’t want to offend him or his parents by … Index, employees in inclusive teams are 19 times more likely to be very satisfied with their job than workers in non-inclusive teams. Samantha says that having Jack on the team meant that … you can break things down for everyone,” she says. “It’s meant that I’ve put more time into finding out what people’s strengths and weaknesses are, and thinking about which tasks are suited …