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Assistive technology for staff
Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and … -
Complaints about the NDIS and JobAccess
To complain about NDIS services, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. For … a complaint about the NDIS If you have concerns about your NDIS supports and services or want to make a complaint, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. You can contact them: … If you’d like to give feedback about the JobAccess website, please fill out our online form . Help to make a complaint If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment, you can contact … -
Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career
extreme physical challenges, Jude Lee has always seen life’s possibilities. He has been able to sustain a successful legal career, thanks to support from JobAccess. Jude Lee – once a litigation lawyer in the big end of town pursuing … can drive. I literally now can only move my fingers. So, the modifications are a significant help.” As Jude has lost the ability to type, JobAccess has provided support for Jude to dictate … -
Peak bodies and other disability associations
organisations and people around Australia. If you have an area of interest or want information to support disability employment, you can contact any of these groups. Specific disabilities and … www.disabilityemployment.org.au Phone: 03 9012 6000 Email: info@disabilityemployment.org.au Jobs Australia Jobs Australia is the national peak body for non-profit organisations that help people into work. Website: www.ja.com.au Phone: 1800 331 915 National Employment Services … -
Employment Assistance Fund
Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential “to protect ears from loud noises when one is younger so that the loss of hearing does not impact … his work. Over time, however, he realised the effect gradual hearing loss had on his ability to continue in the same industry and decided to switch careers to audiometry. “I wanted to understand my hearing problem better as well as help others in the same situation. It was this passion that drew me to undertake a course in … -
Teaching resilience through lived experience
a passionate teacher. His long career started at a primary school, from which he transitioned to St Patrick’s College in Ballarat, an all-boys school, where he has been teaching for 26 years. … Government and delivered by industry professionals, JobAccess provides free and expert support to help remove barriers to employing people with disability. This includes an advice service, … -
Preparing for success with disability employment interviews
Once you’ve had a person with disability apply for a job, what comes next? Just like with anyone else, it’s time for an interview. Sometimes, people … Gary Butcher, Manager of Business Solutions at Dexar Group, knows this well. “When we decided to hire a person with Down syndrome, making sure the interview process was as accessible as … 12 people apply. The questions were framed specifically for the interview, and were provided to all interviewees before they came in. Through Dexar Group’s partnership with ACT Down Syndrome … -
Major employers promoting workplace diversity - Alumni
of Housing and Public Works QLD Department of Immigration and Border Protection Department of Jobs and Small Business Department of Justice and Attorney General – QLD Department of Justice … employing people with disability makes good business sense . If you’d like your organisation to join the list of employers leading the way in workplace diversity, call a JobAccess Adviser on … -
Making physical workplace adjustments
To ensure people with disabilities have equal access to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or … -
Employer toolkit
Welcome to the Employer Toolkit - your one stop shop for all matters relating to disability employment. Through short video lessons and downloadable resources, you'll be empowered to hire people with disability and understand the necessary steps you need to take. …