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  1. Making physical workplace adjustments

    to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: examples of physical adjustments working …
  2. Training and support to develop your skills

    Whether you need to develop your skills to get ready for the workplace or want training for a certain job, there are websites and programs that can help. Job training … career. myskills The myskills website lets you search for training courses near where you live or work. You can also explore training in certain industries. myfuture The myfuture website can … Australians of all ages to better plan and manage their career. No matter your stage in life or your circumstances, Your Career can help you: explore jobs that might interest you match your …
  3. Managing an employee with disability

    Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities …
  4. Settling into your new job

    It’s normal to feel nervous when you’re starting a new job, especially if it’s your first job or you’ve had a long break from work. Each workplace is different but there are some things you … is a new route, it’s worth getting familiar with the amount of traffic going the same way, or how busy and accessible public transport is. Plan to arrive early - find out about parking, if …
  5. What is Inclusive Employment Australia

    for, find and maintain work and grow your career if you live with disability, an injury or a health condition. If you are looking for work, you can choose an Inclusive Employment … help if you already have a job but need help to retain it because of your disability, injury or health condition. You can also choose to participate in Inclusive Employment Australia even if … may refer you to other available services such as health services. For example, psychological or pain management counselling or physiotherapy. Inclusive Employment Australia providers can …
  6. Applying for jobs

    help you get noticed and get to the interview stage. If you’re applying for your first job, or haven’t applied for one for a while, you might need to create or update your resume. Employers will usually ask for a cover letter with your resume. And for …
  7. Evacuation plans for employees with disability

    of your employees when you develop your plans. These plans are also called emergency plans or emergency evacuation plans. What is an evacuation plan? An evacuation plan explains what … visit the Safe Work Australia website . What to consider in the plan Before you create or adapt your evacuation plans, talk with your employees who feel they may need assistance. Allow … stairwells are protected from fire and smoke consider installing evacuation chairs or devices. In the case of an evacuation, tell emergency services there are wheelchair users in …
  8. Making sure conversations are respectful

    you can change the workplace to help your employee do their job how you can change work hours or rosters to help your employee be more productive about keeping the workplace safe for your … about a person’s lifestyle. You can’t ask general questions about the employee’s health or disability, such as how they got it. Basically, ask the same questions that you would of a … just as important as what you talk about. Use positive, sensitive language when talking about, or to, a person with disability. For example: do say: person with disability or person living …
  9. Setting up flexible working arrangements

    your employee’s work-life balance.  This is important if they live with disability, injury or health condition. Flexible arrangements may benefit your business too. What are flexible … are changes to standard work setups. They help support an employee with disability, illness or health condition. These changes can include things like giving them the option for:  extra breaks if they have pain or fatigue flexible working hours if they have a condition that changes paid and unpaid leave …
  10. Sharing information about access requirements

    you about their disability, you need to keep it private. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: meeting work, health and safety needs when employees need to tell you about disability reasons to share or not share information your responsibilities and employee privacy. …