Knowing what to say about your disability at a job interview can be challenging. We’ve put together tips on … disability if it might affect: how you do the job your ability to work safely your ability to help keep your co-workers safe. Mentioning your disability can create trust and an open …

Whether to tell people about your disability at work is your choice to make. If you’re starting a new job or already working, you might like to talk to your employer about your disability to get any … with. If people don’t respond well to what you tell them, remember that it’s not your job to change people’s ideas about disability. And some co-workers might be shy or uncomfortable, …

A person who is blind or has low vision may need to do some tasks in a different way to sighted employees. But that doesn’t mean they can’t do the … loss. A person with blindness or low vision may use a white cane, guide dog or a GPS device to help them get around. Someone who is colour blind is not blind but their condition affects how … eye rest breaks.  Financial support for workplace changes The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps fund work-related changes. It pays for modifications, equipment and services to help people …

Australia has laws to make sure that people with disability are treated fairly. However, disability discrimination and harassment sometimes still happen, including in the workplace. Find out what you can do if this happens to you. What is disability discrimination? Disability …

An employee doesn’t need to tell you about their disability unless it affects their work or safety. If they do tell you, … their employer about their disability if: the disability affects their ability to do their job or a specific task that’s part of their job the disability affects their ability to work … you must get their written consent.  Keeping the employee’s information private will help them to feel safe. It will make them more open about issues disability related issues. The …

Susan has spent her career supporting people with disability find and keep meaningful work. She didn't expect to need that same support herself. As an Employment Consultant, Susan works closely with clients, helping them achieve their employment goals. Then, in an instant, everything changed. Susan was a …

have heard the term workplace adjustment but are not sure what it means or whether it applies to you, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions we get asked. In fact, a … with the concept. What is a workplace adjustment? A workplace adjustment is any change that helps a person with disability do their job safely and effectively.  Some common examples include: providing assistive technology or …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve … with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - a service by JobAccess that helps employers. The partnership raised awareness about challenges people with disability face when finding a job and provided expert guidance on how to address the gaps. It also improved the HR …

If you experience a work-related injury or illness, workers compensation payments can help if you need to take time off work. It can also help you return to work safely. What is workers compensation? … Workers compensation can cover: lost wages medical, hospital and rehabilitation costs expenses to help you return safely to work lump sum payments for permanent injury or illness. By law, …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF can help people whether they are working, about to start work, or self-employed.  What can you use … eligible people with disability who are working, about to start work, or self-employed. Find out more at Who is eligible for the EAF . To use the EAF you need to apply. You can apply if …