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Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career
career Jude first reached out to JobAccess – the Australian Government’s hub for disability employment information – in 2007 for support with funding workplace adjustments. Since then, JobAccess has supported him with a wide range of … more? There is a wide range of support available from JobAccess for people with disability, employers, and service providers. JobAccess has managed over 58,000 applications for funding … -
Guidelines on workplace discrimination
The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against people because of their disability. It’s important to know what this means for you as an employer. What is disability according to the law? The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 defines … the essential tasks. To help cover the costs of making changes to a workplace go to the Employment Assistance Fund page to see what the fund can pay for. Useful downloads The … -
How the NDIS can help
people with disability with a range of supports and services. The NDIS can also help you with employment. Finding and keeping a job The NDIS can help you in your job search, skills training … you might need help to build skills for keeping a job, for example catching public transport funding to help you reach your work goals funding to pay for supports at work. The NDIS works … -
Understanding the NDIS
supports people with disability with a range of supports and services, including help with employment. As a service provider, it’s important to know what the NDIS can offer eligible NDIS participants. This can include: help to set work goals help to build skills to keep a job funding to pay for supports at work information about community programs and volunteering. For … -
Service Guarantee of service providers
Providers of Inclusive Employment Australia and National Panel of Assessors (NPA) funded by the Australian Government have service guarantees they must meet. Service Guarantee for Inclusive Employment Australia The Services Guarantee sets out the minimum services that participants can … -
How to make your hiring process more accessible
can sometimes create barriers for people with disability. For example: A person using assistive technology may not be able to read a job ad on a website that does not meet web access … be used to screen people out. JobAccess provides free expert advice and resources to help employers create more inclusive workplaces. We also offer funding for workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund. Want help checking if … -
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 … -
Disability and awareness training for staff
types of disability and create a more supportive workplace. You may also be able to get funding for the training. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please … -
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 … -
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 …