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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …