When interviewing people with disabilities, it is important to keep a few things in mind. These will help ensure a fair process for all. Think about what to adjust, what to ask in the interview and how you assess job applicants. Before the interview It’s important to give all candidates a clear outline of …

An employee doesn’t need to tell you about their disability unless it affects their work or safety. If they do tell you, … their employer about their disability if: the disability affects their ability to do their job or a specific task that’s part of their job the disability affects their ability to work … you must get their written consent.  Keeping the employee’s information private will help them to feel safe. It will make them more open about issues disability related issues. The …

of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has worked to … How JobAccess helps people with disability We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) …

You can ask for help to take part in a job interview if you need it because of a disability. This might include help …

Whether to tell people about your disability at work is your choice to make. If you’re starting a new job or already working, you might like to talk to your employer about your disability to get any … with. If people don’t respond well to what you tell them, remember that it’s not your job to change people’s ideas about disability. And some co-workers might be shy or uncomfortable, …

Australia has laws to make sure that people with disability are treated fairly. However, disability discrimination and harassment sometimes still happen, including in the workplace. Find out what you can do if this happens to you. What is disability discrimination? Disability …

Knowing what to say about your disability at a job interview can be challenging. We’ve put together tips on … disability if it might affect: how you do the job your ability to work safely your ability to help keep your co-workers safe. Mentioning your disability can create trust and an open …

must, by law, provide any 'reasonable adjustments' they need during the interview process and to support them in their job. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments, or workplace adjustments, give people with disability equal access to employment.  They help a person with disability in job interviews. They support them to do their best at work. …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF can help people whether they are working, about to start work, or self-employed.  What can you use … eligible people with disability who are working, about to start work, or self-employed. Find out more at Who is eligible for the EAF . To use the EAF you need to apply. You can apply if …