two categories: those who are ‘neurodivergent’ and those who are ‘neurotypical’. According to Reframing Autism, the term ‘neurodivergent’ is used to describe “people whose brains are … is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence at work can help businesses broaden their talent pool. They can unlock innovation, reach new markets, grow … candidates an equal chance to show their fit for the role and thrive at work:  Simplify your job advertisements : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that …

Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and employment practices, making the workplace more inclusive and … our focus on accessible employment and provided us with tools and resources to take action, helping us to make meaningful and sustainable changes.” – Davin Jaehne, Talent Acquisition … Adelaide also embraced a flexible working policy for their team, again a cost free initiative helping to build accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. “The flexible working agreements …

example. “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and … or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, …

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 …

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 …

There are privacy laws in Australia to protect your personal and sensitive information. Your Inclusive Employment Australia provider … Employment Australia provider may need to collect this information when you’re applying for jobs or starting a new job. For more on what is personal and sensitive information , visit the Office of the Australian …

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 …

she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use the wrong words. I didn’t want to offend him or his parents by … Index, employees in inclusive teams are 19 times more likely to be very satisfied with their job than workers in non-inclusive teams. Samantha says that having Jack on the team meant that … you can break things down for everyone,” she says. “It’s meant that I’ve put more time into finding out what people’s strengths and weaknesses are, and thinking about which tasks are suited …

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 …