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Guidelines on reasonable adjustments
Reasonable adjustments, or workplace adjustments, give people with disability equal access to employment. They help a person with disability in job interviews. They support them to do their … Some may need minor changes that you can make easily at little or no cost. You might also get funding from the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to help make any changes. What does the law say about reasonable … -
Daniel returns to work following a spinal injury, with the support of JobAccess
Ryde Rehab, who supported Daniel in his recovery, recommended that he contact JobAccess for assistance with his workplace modifications needs. Daniel returns to work where he gets to contribute and add value Upon receiving Daniel’s application for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , a JobAccess Professional Adviser organised a free assessment of Daniel’s home and office … -
How JobAccess helped Xzavier return to work after a life-changing illness
transition sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- related equipment to help him stay cool and comfortable at … -
Myth-busting: Do employees with disability really have a higher turnover rate?
Myth: Do employees with disability leave jobs often? Some employers think that people with disability will not stay in a job for long. They worry this will … with disability won’t stay long in a job. But our report, The Compelling Case for Disability Employment , shows the opposite. Employees with disability are loyal and they often stay in their … to pay for workplace changes alone. JobAccess provides free expert advice. We can help with funding for workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). This includes … -
Making her mark
working group for staff with disability, carers, and allies - and works voluntarily to assist with individual advice and advocate for more inclusive and accessible workplaces. “I find … Support for workplace changes As she has done in the past and with the full support of her employer, Fiona lodged an online application for funding for work-related assistive technology through the Australian Government’s Employment … -
Inclusive Employment Australia funding
Inclusive Employment Australia providers get paid by the Australian Government to help you find and keep a job. Types of fees Inclusive Employment Australia providers get Inclusive Employment Australia providers may be paid: Service … -
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
benefit everyone. It is one of the best ways to give people with disability access to employment opportunities. It also supports them to be comfortable and productive at work. The research revealed that employers overestimated the cost of workplace adjustments. Forty per cent of people surveyed … They benefit all employees, not just people with disability. Workplace adjustments can be funded through the Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Supports such as: … -
The transformative power of work
including those hiring people with disability – are four times more likely to stay with their employer (compared to those in non-inclusive workplaces). Many employees with disability don’t … like shorter shift times and setting some guidelines around the kinds of tasks allocated. When employers are looking at hiring people with disability and making adjustments, they aren’t in it alone. JobAccess has a range of resources available for employers, and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) offers free workplace assessments and funding to help make … -
Recipe for success: JobAccess supports Andrew’s passion for cooking
Andrew's occupational therapist recommended he contact JobAccess and apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
personal health information. Many people with disability wonder about their rights: Can an employer ask if I have a disability during the hiring process or while I'm employed? In Australia, the short answer is, no. Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, employers can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job …