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  1. Paving the way: Improving mental health awareness in the workplace

    on their mental health recovery journey. The magazine is created by people who are dealing with mental health issues, and prides itself on having a practical approach towards recovery that … of mental health in the workplace, JobAccess provides a range of courses to educate staff on disability issues. Mental Health First Aid provides the knowledge and skills to support an … reflecting its diversity. From an internal perspective, the company learns about people living with disability, and the importance of providing them with the same opportunities as everyone …
  2. Settling into your new job

    your first day and how you’ll get there. If this is a new route, it’s worth getting familiar with the amount of traffic going the same way, or how busy and accessible public transport is. … There is also information available for your employer about evacuation plans for employees with disability. Getting support If you need an Auslan interpreter to be at an induction program, …
  3. Tom finds his feet in new job - thanks to JobAccess

    said. “It was everything I had hoped for after finishing school.” But Tom found communicating with teammates, understanding what to do for his job or even how to be alerted in the event of an … not completely understanding what my boss wanted me to do. And I couldn’t really communicate with my workmates either. “It was confusing for me – and probably for them too. I wasn’t sure I’d … by JobAccess with Tom, his employer and an Auslan sign language interpreter to determine the disability-specific barriers and identify solutions. Auslan support for the workplace Following …
  4. Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people.

    owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to … health industry, and she was raising two small children alongside her husband. “It wasn’t easy with kids, but I went back and studied. I really wanted to marry my interests with my work,” shared Sarnya. Fast forward to 2022; Sarnya specialises in remedial massage, hot …
  5. Getting started in your new job

    roles, there’s a lot to consider when you’re starting a new job. Make a positive start with our advice on settling in and getting set up in your new workplace. …
  6. Best practice policies and procedures

    It's also important to understand what discrimination looks like. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: Why inclusive policies are …
  7. Flexible work and your organisation

    can help your organisation as well as help support your staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: types of flexible working …
  8. Applying for jobs

    you might need to create or update your resume. Employers will usually ask for a cover letter with your resume. And for some jobs you might need to respond to selection criteria. …
  9. Moving and mowing: Small adjustments help Michael get back to life

    job has got me moving and got me out of that black hole.' Two terrible accidents left Michael with permanent and severe injuries. Walking is difficult for him now. But support through …
  10. Ergonomics in the workplace

    have a safe working environment. You can reduce the risk of injury and improve productivity with workspaces set up to meet the needs of your employees.  What is workplace ergonomics? … length from where the employee sits when using the keyboard the employee’s eyes are level with the top third of the screen there is less glare from windows and lights. Keyboards Position … arms are by the sides. The forearms should be at a 90-degree angle and the wrists are in line with the arm. Keyboards should sit flat on the desk so that the employee can keep the correct …