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Disability employment and the law
that apply when you employ staff with disability. Understand what you need to do to be fair and comply – from advertising and recruiting to making adjustments. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this … -
Responsibilities for work health and safety
Employees with disabilities have the same rights as other workers regarding work health and safety. They also have the same responsibilities. Employers may need to make workplace … that your employees with disability have the support they need. Some employees may need some adjustments to make sure they’re safe at work For example, you may need to: change work processes or equipment adjust work schedules make physical changes to the workplace. For example, put clear markings on … -
Job offers and giving feedback
Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give useful feedback to the people who didn’t get the job. … or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. … -
How to support a neurodivergent workforce
a Neurodivergent Workforce . The guide is designed to help organisations gain confidence and skills when working with neurodivergent employees and job seekers. It explores how employers … of neurodiversity and common workplace challenges Inclusive recruitment tips and interview adjustments Examples of workplace modifications and supports Advice on how to tailor adjustments to individual needs Links to … -
City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
City of Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and … in the workplace, and advice on how best to provide flexible work arrangements and reasonable adjustments. At the time, the biggest challenge the City of Adelaide faced was how to create … on workplace adjustments that were funded by the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . “The modifications help me to focus better and be more productive.” – Steph Paprzycki-Baker, Team … -
Real life story – A passport to success
As Diversity and Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s … level and with other managers. “I am a person with two false legs but have never required adjustments in the workplace. However, within the first week of joining DPIE, a small wound on … low mobility, having to use my old wheelchair, and work remotely. This is where my workplace adjustment passport journey begins,” explained Dwayne. After meeting his manager and the team, … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal … If your disability could impact your safety or the safety of others. If you require reasonable adjustments to do your job effectively. You don’t have to share your disability if it doesn’t … this information allows employers to put reasonable adjustments in place, such as: Workplace modifications or assistive technology. Flexible working arrangements. Equipment or training to … -
Government services to help you find and keep a job
job or support you in your current role. This includes support for training, applying for jobs and workplace adjustments. Learn more about the services available to you. … -
Making changes in your workplace
in the workplace to support you to do your job. These types of changes are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments help give people with … disability fair access to employment. They are also called workplace adjustments or workplace modifications. In the workplace, this might include: physical changes to your work area and workplace equipment or services changes to tasks or the way you work. You might find even … -
“Support made all the difference”: How JobAccess helped Susanna get back to the career she loves
experienced a life-changing mountain bike accident in May 2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, … support while she was in hospital gave her confidence, and their willingness to make workplace adjustments ensured she could return to work safely and comfortably. Even with this support, … time, taking away her time, comfort, and independence. JobAccess funded accessible bathroom modifications, removing a significant hurdle in her return to work. “Without an accessible …