more time to think about them if you are vision impaired, you might ask for more instructions and extra time to get to the interview if you have a learning disability, you might ask for more … written tests that are part of the hiring process. This kind of help is called a ‘reasonable adjustment’. If you need reasonable adjustments, contact the employer about this before the interview. Be clear about why you are …

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 …

Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half … in the early 2000s,” she recalls. “We had a disability employment service then, and workplace modifications were a big part of our role. That was around the time they set up JobAccess, and … do anything significantly different. If you have somebody who can do the job but needs a few adjustments, that’s all it takes.” She believes work is a key part of recovery and identity for …

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. …

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 …

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 an Employment … in the office without suffering increased pain and distress," she says. This simple workplace adjustment has made a big difference to her comfort and ability to stay in her career. Susan has a clear message for employers considering workplace adjustments for their staff. "Having the right supports allows employees to perform better and …

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 …