graduate staff and students, and he values the open exchange he has been able to foster with his students about disability and resilience. “With Covid, the boys are currently going through a really difficult …

inclusive employment is part of JobAccess’ everyday work. We help employers and people with disability by giving practical advice, helping with workplace adjustments, and supporting … is an Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) advisor. She works closely with employers and people with disabilities daily. Helping transform inclusive goals into real, practical support in the …

Flexible work can improve your employee’s work-life balance.  This is important if they live with disability, injury or health condition. Flexible arrangements may benefit your business too. … working arrangements are changes to standard work setups. They help support an employee with disability, illness or health condition. These changes can include things like giving them …

Analyst, work is more than just a job, it’s purpose, independence, and connection. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) and fibromyalgia, she manages complex, lifelong health … It also leads to slow healing and constant bruising. “My EDS causes crippling chronic pain, disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or …

. The guide is designed to help organisations gain confidence and skills when working with neurodivergent employees and job seekers. It explores how employers can attract, retain and … as neurodivergent or sharing information about their diagnosis. This includes people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and other cognitive differences. But neurodivergent … unconventional problem solving and untapped innovation. This makes them not just a good hire, but a smart business advantage.” Help is available If you’re just starting to explore …

and take part in training and education. Below are a few options you may be eligible for. Help with reading, writing and maths The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program could help … and maths training to learn how to drive. The Government has committed to replace the CDP with a new remote jobs program. The new program will have real jobs, proper wages and decent conditions. The program is being developed in partnership with First Nations people. For more information about the current CDP and the new remote jobs …

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“I just didn’t want to sit at home,” he says. “At 20 years old, I didn’t want to be that person who gave up. My goal was always to get back to work, so that’s what I worked toward.” … that going back to welding would be tough. This was due to ongoing nerve damage and problems with temperature regulation. That’s when an opportunity came up in a new field: installing … workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- related equipment to help him stay cool and comfortable at work throughout the day. …

is a scientist, a founder, a Chief Innovation Officer and a social entrepreneur who has worked with diverse community stakeholders on community capacity-building projects for over 20 years. … how people think about autism,” shared Sharon. Combining her lived experience as an autistic person, her research, work experience and her passions, Sharon is busy driving impact in the … also to have found support for other autistic social entrepreneurs” – Dr Sharon Zivkovic On a personal level, Sharon considers the best part of working with JobAccess is that she has been …

condition, affecting one in six Australians . When we look at the mental health of people with disability, 32% of adults living with disability experience high or very high levels of …