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  1. Deaf and hard of hearing support at work

    affects the way they work can depend on: the type and level of hearing loss what industry the person works in the assistive technology available for them the support at work. Deafness or … It can hinder their ability to give and get instructions, join meetings, and interact with customers.   Understanding deaf and hard of hearing Deaf or hard hearing can range from very … To help employees who lipread or use visual hints to understand, you can: get the person’s attention by waving your hand where they can see it, or tapping them on the shoulder …
  2. Talking about mental health at work

    Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. … might be shy, uncomfortable or just too busy to talk. For more advice, see Talking about your disability at work . Note: it is illegal for your employer, supervisors or co-workers to make upsetting or offensive comments about mental health issues. See Dealing with discrimination at work for more information. For more on the laws that apply, visit the Fair …
  3. Practice makes perfect: Dr Lung’s swift return to work with support from JobAccess

    Jeremy Lung, a well-respected dentist from Sydney, felt like everything was taken away. But with the support of a trusted mentor as well as JobAccess, he was back in the swing of things … looking after the dental needs of his community and doing what he does best thanks to his own personal determination, as well as guidance from an incredible implant surgeon mentor and … the dental surgery through JobAccess, including a new entry, handrails on all the walls, a new disabled toilet, and a clinic chair to support hours-long dental surgeries. “They made everything …
  4. Supporting problem solving, concentration and memory at work

    You can do a range of things to help support an employee with cognitive impairment. Some cognitive conditions can affect problem solving, concentration and memory. A person may need support in one of these areas or more than one. In addition to the information on … differences at work People with a cognitive impairment may have an intellectual or learning disability, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum or other neurological conditions. A cognitive …
  5. Support you may need for an interview

    You can ask for help to take part in a job interview if you need it because of a disability. This might include help with communication, extra time or transport. What kind of help can you get? Getting support can … learning disability, you might ask for more time to do any written tests that are part of the hiring process. This kind of help is called a ‘reasonable adjustment’. If you need reasonable …
  6. Getting started with your job search

  7. “Support made all the difference”: How JobAccess helped Susanna get back to the career she loves

    2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, resulting in five months in hospital. Susanna had been building an … I’d be able to come back,” Susanna said. “It was just how I was going to manage working with a disability and the things that come along with it.” During her hospital stay, Susanna connected …
  8. Blind and low vision support at work

    A person who is blind or has low vision may need to do some tasks in a different way to sighted … of vision or having no vision. The term ‘low vision’ means a person has some sight loss. A person with blindness or low vision may use a white cane, guide dog or a GPS device to help them get …
  9. Financial support from government services

    If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income … may also help if you can’t work many hours. Other financial support is available if you need: personal support at work help to get to work support to do an apprenticeship. Types of income …
  10. Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career

    large multinationals– has always had a vision of what was possible for him. Diagnosed with degenerative spinal muscular atrophy at the age of six, he has never really been able to … and secondary schools in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, someone suggested that because of his disability he should be educated alongside others with disability. He was enrolled in a disability facility in a completely non-academic program. …