adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … 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 team’s ability … working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid NSW create …

Hiring people with disabilities is expensive. Costs for workplace changes, extra supervision, and lower productivity can add up. Reality: The data tells a very different story. 1. … $1 spent on workplace changes, employers can save $40. Adjustments help individual employees and also bring business benefits. These include keeping talent, cutting re-hiring costs, and … contrary, low-cost changes can result in big savings—both money-wise and culturally. With the right support and planning, hiring inclusively is both the right choice and a smart business …

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 conversations.  The resource uses feedback from the recent national survey by … 10 Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. Most people don’t know about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. Workplace adjustments are key to having an inclusive …

the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and welcome new employees.  Yet many workplaces do not give those employees the chance to … feel stalled in their careers and repress themselves at work 3 . A team approach Everyone is responsible for changing the systems that limit people with disability. Leaders have the power to …

When Xzavier fell seriously ill last year, he never imagined how much his life and career would change. “I caught meningitis, transverse myelitis and encephalitis,” Xzavier explains. “It affected my brain and spine, and I lost the ability to … But returning to work wasn’t easy. To make the transition sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier …

a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing … how they could help keep me employed and make my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This …

for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments … are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The changes can be around the job, processes or the working environment. … to making changes for accessibility. Accessible workplaces are open to larger talent pools and attract more diverse employees. Some changes make workplaces more productive for everyone. …

Brite 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 hopes for a strong future. A mix of experience and fresh ideas is allowing Brite to flourish … trade on it, rather it is a value-add.’ ‘Under the NDIS, funding for employment supports are rightly connected to the individual, not any one organisation. This creates the need for …

JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent conference held in Vienna, the … JobAccess program won a Zero Project Award for Innovative Solutions in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve …

an IT Digital Enablement 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 conditions while continuing to contribute …