16 October 2023   Neurodiversity describes that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. We are all neurodiverse. Look around your workplace, community, friends and family and you will see that no two brains and ways of thinking are the same. Neurodiversity can be …

Reviewing and updating your policies, procedures and plans is a first step towards creating an inclusive workplace. It's also important to …

arrangements benefits of being flexible discussing arrangements responding to a request and the law. …

for a position in your organisation. There are ways to make your job advertisements accessible and inclusive to all candidates. Ways to attract candidates Some job advertisements have very … application process is accessible write in plain language state that you’ll make reasonable adjustments and invite people to let you know if they need adjustments for the interview only …

mind. It may disrupt their thoughts, emotions or judgement causing disturbed behaviour and includes a disability that: presently exists previously existed but no longer exists may … a person Disability includes all physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, and learning disabilities. It also includes physical disfigurement, disease or disease-causing … What are my legal obligations? It is important for all people to understand their rights and responsibilities at work. Your main obligations under the Disability Discrimination Act: do …

an IT Digital Enablement 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, … for help. Through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), Tegan received several workplace adjustments, including a specialised chair, tray walker for the workplace, and funding for an …

She even trains new members of the team,” Rachel says. The Café’s manager, second in command and cook, Andrea Marriott, echoes that sentiment. “There are a couple of girls in particular that … of tasks allocated. When employers are looking at hiring people with disability and making adjustments, they aren’t in it alone. JobAccess has a range of resources available for employers, …

provider with more than 25 years’ experience in disability employment. This change marks a new and exciting chapter for us. While the provider has changed, the support you know, and trust has not. “We want to reassure everyone that the team you know and trust with lived … and online Support to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement through the National Disability …

2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought together sector leaders, practitioners and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the … around 50 attendees, the key insights shared include: The importance of tailored workplace adjustments The role of employer engagement The benefits of inclusive recruitment practices. “We …