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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 … -
New specialist disability employment program name announced
create a more inclusive future where people with disability, as well as those with injury, or health conditions can get support to find jobs and grow their career. More information about Inclusive Employment Australia is available on the Department of Social Services website or speak to your provider … -
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 … -
Emergency contacts
is not a crisis service. Should you need emergency support, please contact Police, Ambulance or Fire on 000 or one of the services below: Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Available 24 hours a day/seven days a week Anyone experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide Online counselling available at set times - see website for details … -
Assistive technology for staff
software, visual alert systems and reaching devices. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses. … -
Doing work experience and volunteering
usually paid for it, and it goes for a short time. For example, it might be: full time for 2 or 3 weeks a day or 2 each week over a few months. Benefits of work experience Work experience can have many … they can make in the workplace to support you – for example, if you need assistive technology or changes to your workspace. You can add the experience to your resume. The employer might even … -
Talking about mental health at work
is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. Why be open about your mental health? Telling your employer about your mental health … tell your employer about any mental health concerns. These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe. You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In all other cases, it’s your choice if you wish to talk about your mental … -
Accessibility
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Financial support from government services
If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income support may also help … Types of income support Income support payments can help support you while you look for work or if your work hours are limited. Centrelink can help you work out if you can get income support … under 22 136 150 – for parenting payment. Mobility Allowance Does your disability, injury or health condition make it hard for you to use public transport without a lot of help? Mobility … -
Who is eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia
Employment Australia can help you find and keep a job if you live with disability, injury or health condition. Am I eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia You may be eligible for … Employment Australia if you are looking for work and are: living with disability, injury or health condition at least 14 years old but younger than Age Pension age an Australian resident, or have an eligible visa able to work less than 30 hours per week To find out if you are eligible …