any JobAccess service, contact the DSS. JobAccess services include the: telephone advice line Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) Complaints Resolution and Referral …

this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career … she received the shock diagnosis that she had MS. Thanks to a very supportive employer - and assistance from JobAccess - she has been able to continue working, learning and making a … highly enough of Laura’s contribution and encourages any employer to have an open mind about employing people or adjusting to employees who acquire disabilities. “Laura has very strong …

understand and navigate the different supports available to her, including JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). “When you’re first injured, there’s so much information,” she said. “Having someone help navigate it all made such a difference.” Susanna slowly returned to work with her employer Northrop, starting part-time about nine months after the accident. The transition was …

how he manages his rehab, recovery and pain levels. Michael was grateful to his Disability Employment Service (DES) provider , which helped him score the greenkeepers role earlier this … the irrigation system, he was greatly hampered by a lack of mobility. Thanks to JobAccess and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , Michael now has a dedicated buggy which keeps him off his feet …

strengths. Supporting inclusive employment is part of JobAccess’ everyday work. We help employers and people with disability by giving practical advice, helping with workplace … to them and what helps them do their best work. Small adjustments, big impact Monica is an Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) advisor. She works closely with employers and people with disabilities daily. Helping …

This means you must: act responsibly take care of yourself and others work together with your employer on work health and safety issues.  Each industry has its own work health and safety … compensation.  Changes to support employees with disability For employees with disability, employers must also make any changes to the workplace to make sure they can work safely. For …

Remote setup – if you’ll be working from home, check what technology you need and what your employer will provide. For more advice, visit the Fair Work website Starting a new job page. You … about what to do in an emergency, including any evacuation plans. If you think you may need assistance during an evacuation you should speak to your supervisor.     Policies and procedures … support If you need an Auslan interpreter to be at an induction program, your Inclusive Employment Australia provider can help arrange this. If you don’t have an Inclusive Employment …

supports that can help: people who have difficulty with reading and writing at work support employers to improve workplace literacy. Did you know the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) may be able to help with the costs of workplace changes and support services?  For instance, …

  A common question JobAccess Advisers often get asked is, “what is reasonable for employers to ask as evidence of disability from employees?”. Our advice is based on good practice*. An employee does not have tell their employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or …

disability. This includes those living with mental health conditions. If you don’t already employ people with disability, it’s likely that you will in the future.  What’s the business … people with disability can improve the company’s image as a place that reflects the community. Employment success stories Many employers in different industries have benefited from employing people with disability. Among …