Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal … Act 1992, employers can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job or creates a safety risk. They also can’t ask about your medical history, lifestyle, or personal information that isn’t relevant to your role. JobAccess can help you understand your rights and know how to share information safely , so you can access the …

Sometimes when we hire people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …

Scheme (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 …

The Australian Government has a range of programs and services to make sure people with disability have equal opportunity. This includes advocacy, day programs, … National Disability Advocacy Program The National Disability Advocacy Program (NDAP) can help you get free support to protect your rights as a person with disability. An NDAP agency can … of Social Services NDAP page email disabilityadvocacy@dss.gov.au use the ‘Ask Izzy’ website to find a disability advocate near you. National Relay Service If you are deaf or have a hearing …

There is training available to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the support you need and to support other staff members. Disability awareness … disability awareness training programs. Your employer can also contact JobAccess , who can help find training in your local area to meet the workplace needs.  Mental health first aid …

There’s a huge number of people with disability looking for work – you just need to know where to find them, how to attract the best talent and how to make recruitment accessible.  …

Even simple changes to a workplace can make a big difference to help people with disability to do their job or feel more comfortable. The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps cover the costs to make …

Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. Why be open about your mental … changing workplace attitudes about mental health making it easier to discuss options to help you do your job, such as flexible working arrangements . Your employer is also likely to be more …

Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or Disability Advocacy services. Making a complaint to the CRRS The CRRS is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) … conditions Not being respected and valued at work Not receiving the training you need to find, keep, or do a new job Not getting a service or support that you should be provided with Not being allowed to make a …

regarding work health and safety. They also have the same responsibilities. Employers may need to make workplace changes to protect their employees. Health and Safety for employees with … them. For example, large font, audio and Braille. For more on workplace changes and financial help see Guidelines on reasonable adjustments .  Responsibilities for all employees You must … This includes retraining them in all procedures, including safety and evacuation procedures. Find more advice on our Helping staff return to work page. You should regularly review and …