a better understanding of disability and mental health. Your organisation may be able to get funding to cover the costs of training. Arranging awareness training Disability awareness … There are a few options for organisations to arrange awareness training. For example: many employer organisations and consultancy services provide training, such as the Australian … National Disability Recruitment Coordinator if your organisation is working with an Inclusive Employment Australia provider, they may be able to come into your workplace and speak to staff …

JobAccess, like the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator, that simplify disability employment. “It’s about having a clear process and making sure that you consider it from … a smooth process. “We’ve worked with JobAccess and the employment service provider, Epic Assist for the last few years, and most of our employees with disability have come through there. … happen,” says Ebru. JobAccess work with Epic Assist , which links people with disability with employers looking for candidates. After the opportunity at Gold Coast Health has been identified …

clear to him he would need a scooter, so he got in touch with JobAccess and applied online for assistance via the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . “It was incredibly easy, I was able to sit down and apply without any issues at all,” he …

of help is called a ‘reasonable adjustment’. If you need reasonable adjustments, contact the employer about this before the interview. Be clear about why you are mentioning your disability and what you need. What employers must do The employer has to take your disability into account for the interview. This … for an interview If you need an Auslan interpreter with you at your interview, your Inclusive Employment Australia provider can help organise this. If you don’t have an Inclusive Employment …

Supported employment is a type of job for people with disability who need extra ongoing support while they … you may need to have a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) plan that includes funding for employment supports. If you’re already an NDIS participant, you can talk about your … have to give up your supported employment job to get Inclusive Employment Australia provider assistance. …

law in Australia to discriminate against a person with disability. This includes in terms of employment, using services and accessing public places. Learn more about workplace discrimination … a flexible and accessible workplace, consider putting in place policies that deal with: equal employment opportunity or diversity  reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements … support If you need to change the workplace to support employees with disabilities, the Employment Assistance Fund can help with the costs. For more information, contact a JobAccess …

vision, hearing and physical conditions can thrive at work with the right support. There is funding available for workplace changes and services.  …

any modifications or adjustments they might need. According to Gavin and Raylee, support for employers who want to hire people with disability is crucial. The pair have been working with JobAccess , the Australian Government’s national hub for disability employment information and advice, since they first employed a person with disability eight years ago. “Having Chris as part of our team also means …

hands, arms and legs. This might include equipment or small changes to work areas. There is funding available to help cover the costs. Fine hand coordination and lifting Conditions that … For jobs that involve a lot of walking, like sales, retail and cleaning, there are changes employers and staff can make reduce the impact on the body. For example: correct floor coverings, … and working up high can be a health and safety risk at work. Employers or people who are self-employed must assess safety risks and find ways to prevent or control the risk of injury. Making …

You and your employer can work together to make changes that can help you to do your job. That might include … or tasks, making physical changes to the workplace, or buying equipment. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of some changes. …