The EAF doesn’t fund hearing aids, cochlear implants and corrective eye glasses. Changes to work vehicles The EAF can cover the costs of changes to a work vehicle, if the vehicle is essential to doing the job. Vehicle modifications might include: seat belt extensions car seat cushions changes to foot …

There is a range of training options to help your management and employees get a better understanding of disability and mental health. …

environment. You can reduce the risk of injury and improve productivity with workspaces set up to meet the needs of your employees.  What is workplace ergonomics? Workplace ergonomics is about designing workplaces and practices. They should let employees do their jobs without discomfort or fatigue. Ergonomics also reduces the risk of strain and injury. For … in the same position for long periods.  Setting up safe and comfortable workspaces can help your employees to work well and avoid injuries. Setting up workstations People come in all …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the …

role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a view to improve workforce diversity, DCP partnered with the  National Disability Recruitment … Teresa shared that she found  JobAccess vacancy distribution service beneficial.  “The adviser helped us build strong relationships with Disability Employment Services (DES) providers. We can …

Self-employed Sharon is a scientist, a founder and has a PhD; all of which didn’t come easily to Sharon. An autism diagnosis at the age of 61 Dr Sharon Zivkovic is a scientist, a founder, a … to obtain tailored advice and support with workplace adjustments through JobAccess . JobAccess helped Sharon organise an Occupational Therapist who took Sharon through various tests to … individuals with a university degree gain employment and those that do often work in low-paid jobs that do not use their skills. “For autistic social entrepreneurs to thrive, we need to bring …

A disability employment strategy can help you recruit people with disability. It will also give applicants confidence that you value … strategy states your goals for hiring people with disabilities. It also outlines how you plan to achieve these goals.  Your strategy can include:  recruitment processes guidelines for … your organisation. Getting started The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) can help you. They can develop your disability employment strategy. You can also contact a JobAccess …

with disability. Yet people with disability can be overlooked for employment opportunities due to a lack of community awareness, exposure and understanding. Like all employees, people with disability work in a wide variety of jobs. They bring a range of skills, abilities and qualifications to the workplace. Studies have … with disability. They are unaware of the Australian Government support and programs available to help them. While the majority of employers say they are open to hiring people with disability, …

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Your organisation’s evacuation plan needs to include your employees with disability. Consider the different needs of your employees when … to meet their needs. Some employees with disability may already know a lot about any specific help, equipment and adjustments they might need. If you are working with a Disability Employment … conditions When planning for employees with anxiety or other mental health issues, it may be helpful for a co-worker to be a ‘buddy’ in an emergency. Reviewing the plan Employers must review …