When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with … design of your website, accessible recruitment practices can open the door to more candidates and better outcomes. Why accessibility matters Most jobseekers will interact with your … options   Allow video or audio submissions. Provide contact details for applicants needing adjustments. Let people know you’re happy to help. Make adjustments to the recruitment process   …

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid …

Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t … see what kind of advice or solutions might be available. JobAccess organised a free Workplace Modification Assessment where the Assessor recommended a number of devices that could help. This … out more about the Employment Assistance Fund and how it can be used for workplace assessments and modifications. …

connections that come with it. "It's not just about me cooking for clients. I put on a show, and I've got music playing. Sometimes, cooking demonstrations involve dancing, and it's a party!" … Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s … service providers. Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our Advisers about workplace adjustments and the Employment Assistance Fund or submit an online enquiry . …

or health condition.  Ongoing Support is a free service funded by the Australian Government and is available through Inclusive Employment Australia. An Inclusive Employment Australia … tasks a comprehensive workplace assessment and help to identify and implement reasonable adjustments help to apply for free workplace modifications and/or special equipment help with managing workplace changes advice and training …

with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital glaucoma from … through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with disability. Once she started, a workplace assessor was organised … with better, more accessible design,” he says. Neslihan echoes the sentiment, saying that the adjustments aren’t just for the individual – it’s for the whole company. “Say you have a ramp - …

Cognitive impairment can affect how some one learns, understands and communicates. An employee may need support in one or more of these areas. There are a range … cognitive impairment.  See also our article about supporting problem solving, concentration and memory at work . Cognitive differences at work Cognitive impairment can include an … giving your employee the right support, you can help them feel less stressed, more confident and able to perform better at work. Understanding the different ways people learn People learn …

your considerations. Neurodiverse employees bring different ways of thinking, problem-solving and working. Many employers want clear, practical guidance on what this looks like at work. … well.   Myth 2: Hiring neurodiverse employees is expensive or complicated Fact: Most workplace adjustments are low-cost or free and many help everyone. Simple changes can make a big … These changes can improve productivity, morale, and wellbeing across the whole team. If an adjustment does have a cost, support is available. The Australian Government’s Employment …

Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied capabilities, we’d be restricting our view or ability to get talent if we … practices. Her role is in support provision—working with these recruiters to understand any adjustments (if any) that need to be made before people with disability begin work, or once …

As with any new starter, employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff …