all Australians and plays a crucial role in delivering services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity. The ABC is genuinely committed to representing the … with large employers across Australia to develop workplace policies and practices that help attract, employ, support and retain people living with disability. As well as providing a comprehensive job vacancy service, the NDRC carries out a host of services, including workplace training and …

is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and … to provide different and more holistic services to people… It’s not just about giving people a job.’ For example, Brite has been piloting a model, based on the customised employment framework … get out of their work. We then use this understanding to create opportunities within Brite, or to help individuals access jobs in the open market.’ ‘It’s not just about giving people a job. …

Talk to your employees with disability as you would any other employee. Approach conversations in a … makes people feel comfortable, valued and a part of the team. Keep questions related to the job You can only ask questions about how an employee’s disability relates to their job. For example, you can ask: how you can change the workplace to help your employee do their job how you can change work hours or rosters to help your employee …

A workplace assessor can help decide what changes a workplace needs to support an employee with disability. They can also assess an employee’s productivity. … looks at what adjustments, equipment or services the person needs to support them to do their job. This is called a Workplace Modification Assessment. The assessor will visit the workplace …

owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job. “One of the girls wouldn’t talk to customers at all when she started. Now she’s chatting to … and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) offers free workplace assessments and funding to help make adjustments. “It’s something that I think every business should consider doing. At …

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 … circumstances.  For example, you should not reject a candidate who is the best person for the job because they have a disability. do not discriminate indirectly by having a requirement or … the employer must make reasonable adjustments to the workplace if needed to perform the job’s the essential tasks.    To help cover the costs of making changes to a workplace go to the …

Yarra Ranges Council is a local government council in Victoria. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s …

Australians have experienced a mental health condition at some point in their life . According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, anxiety disorders are the most common type of … to effectively manage common mental health conditions at work. JobAccess can organise on-the-job training , funded through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , for managers and employees … benefits all employees including those living with mental health conditions. Here are some helpful tips that can help businesses to create a mentally healthy workplace: Providing an …

years as a full-time co-writer and designer at Panorama Magazine , a publication dedicated to helping people on their mental health recovery journey. The magazine is created by people who … is well and truly under control, and has been for a few years. Medication has been a big help, but I have also been determined to do everything I can on my own to aid my recovery,” says …

– they’re strengths. Supporting inclusive employment is part of JobAccess’ everyday work. We help employers and people with disability by giving practical advice, helping with workplace adjustments, and supporting inclusive recruitment. We also work to build these same values in our own workplace. To mark Neurodiversity Celebration Week, we …