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  1. How to apply for the Supported Wage System

    Employers and service providers can apply for the Supported Wage System (SWS) online. The SWS is … service providers can put in an application for the SWS. They can apply for employees in open employment or supported employment. SWS is available for: new employees with disability current … process You apply for the SWS online through JobAccess Secure. JobAccess Secure login An employer or service provider applies online for the employee with disability. The Department of …
  2. Report abuse or neglect of a person with disability

    take sides in the issue and doesn’t advocate for anyone. Abuse or neglect in a government-funded service If your report is about abuse or neglect in a government-funded service, the Hotline will pass the report on to the government body that funds the service. The funding body will then investigate the report. Government-funded services for people with …
  3. Talking about your disability at an interview

    concerns from employers. Why mention your disability at an interview? You should tell the employer about your disability if it might affect: how you do the job your ability to work safely … to show your skills, knowledge and creativity. This could include giving examples of: any assistive technology you use methods you use to manage your time ways you work as part of a team … If you might need adjustments to help you do the job, you can tell the employer about the Employment Assistance Fund . This can help cover the costs of changes to workspaces or buying …
  4. New guide to help employers work with Inclusive Employment Australia

    Employers looking to hire people through Inclusive Employment Australia can now access a new guide explaining how the program works. Inclusive Employment Australia is a specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury, or health condition to prepare for, find and maintain …
  5. Partnering with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator

    The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) helps employers recruit and hire people with disability. The NDRC is a JobAccess program funded by the Australian Government. What does the NDRC do? The NDRC can partner with your … Your NDRC account manager will work with you to create a strategy for increasing disability employment. They can also help you design jobs specifically for people with disability and make …
  6. How to support a neurodivergent workforce

    JobAccess has launched a guide for employers: Supporting a Neurodivergent Workforce . The guide is designed to help organisations … This guide recognises that neurodivergent job seekers face some of the biggest barriers to employment. It provides employers with the tools to overcome those barriers and open access to a … created guide to support and empower employers to be more inclusive and forward-thinking about employing neurodivergent staff. What’s inside the guide? The guide includes: Clear explanations …
  7. Practice makes perfect: Dr Lung’s swift return to work with support from JobAccess

    because he was just like, ‘what’s stopping you? There’s work sitting down, there’s the assistants standing up and handing you everything you need.’ He was the most instrumental in my … wheelchair, and with Anthea, a JobAccess Assessor. Through Anthea, he successfully applied for funding modifications to the dental surgery through JobAccess, including a new entry, handrails … 464 800 to speak to our friendly and resourceful Advisers about workplace adjustments and the Employment Assistance Fund . You can also submit an online enquiry through the JobAccess website. …
  8. Disability awareness training for your workplace

    There is training available to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the … and work well together. If you think awareness training might help your workplace, your employer can: contact an organisation that provides training, such as the Australian Disability … support for awareness training Your employer may be able to get financial help through the Employment Assistance Fund for staff to take part in awareness training. That includes training …
  9. A strong future for supported employment

    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 … not just about giving people a job. This allows us to find genuine matches for employees and employers that add value to businesses and are meaningful for employees.’ ‘We’ve also been able … Brite has invested in adapting to changes to ensure it remains viable. This includes accessing funding from the Department of Social Services, made available to support ADEs through the NDIS …
  10. Complaints about disability employment or advocacy services

    To make a complaint about an Inclusive Employment Australia, Australian Disability Enterprise, or a disability advocacy service, you can … use the CRRS To complain to the CRRS about a service, you must be using a disability service funded by the Australian Government. These services include: Inclusive Employment Australia …