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 …

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 …

workplace adjustments were made so Maddie could work safely and comfortably. "JobAccess helped with a button door and a ramp for entry to my workplace. They also helped get a new microscope with a screen." “This equipment lets me access my workplace. That and the new microscope are … and show empathy. Try to think outside the square about what people can do with a disability.” To find out how we can support you or your workplace, call 1800 464 800 or submit an …

The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian Government funded: Inclusive Employment Australia; … Advocacy Services (funded by DSS). To get assistance from the CRRS to look into a complaint, a person needs to: be an eligible participant, their advocate and/or nominee, who has a complaint …

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 …

Fund (EAF) can cover the costs of workplace changes and equipment for eligible employees with disability. It can also fund Auslan interpreters and other workplace support services. … and support services at work.  This includes: training or technical support to help a person with disability learn to use modifications and equipment disability, deafness and mental …

Susan has spent her career supporting people with disability find and keep meaningful work. She didn't expect to need that same support herself. As …

support to find, keep, and thrive at work - has grown into Australia's national hub for disability employment. Behind the 500,000 clients already supported are stories of people who … Human Rights Commission. It was designed to be a single, free point of contact for anyone with a question about disability and work, whether they are an employer, a person with disability, or a service provider. Today, the program delivers three core services: …

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 …