a core part of her work. Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half of … between JobAccess and Spinal Life continues to play an important  role in helping people with disability return to work safely and with confidence. “It’s such an amazing program and such …

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 … It also leads to slow healing and constant bruising. “My EDS causes crippling chronic pain, disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or …

“I just didn’t want to sit at home,” he says. “At 20 years old, I didn’t want to be that person who gave up. My goal was always to get back to work, so that’s what I worked toward.” … that going back to welding would be tough. This was due to ongoing nerve damage and problems with temperature regulation. That’s when an opportunity came up in a new field: installing … workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- related equipment to help him stay cool and comfortable at work throughout the day. …

condition, affecting one in six Australians . When we look at the mental health of people with disability, 32% of adults living with disability experience high or very high levels of …

Some employees with disability need adjustments to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services … watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need adjustments support and advice through JobAccess introducing the Employment …

Service providers play a vital role in matching people with disability to jobs. JobAccess supports this process by providing a range of resources. Learn … apply to you other providers, organisations and available support stories that showcase people with disability in the workplace. Explore articles for Service providers …

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 conversations.  The … One that promotes equal opportunities for everyone. They are an important way to help people with disability be safe and productive at work. The conversation guide is a practical resource that …

is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing grab rails in homes for people with disability. “I run my own business doing handyman work and garden maintenance. Every day is …

owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to … health industry, and she was raising two small children alongside her husband. “It wasn’t easy with kids, but I went back and studied. I really wanted to marry my interests with my work,” shared Sarnya. Fast forward to 2022; Sarnya specialises in remedial massage, hot …