How many people live with disability, and what does this mean for the workplace? Everyone’s experience is different. It’s important to focus on each person’s skills and abilities. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: The ABS published this data in July 2024. From the 2022 Survey of Disability, Ageing and Carers (SDAC), it estimates that 5.5 million Australians (21.4%) live with disability. This …

need or make changes to your workplace. Step 1: Get advice from your doctor Visit your doctor and give them a copy of your job description or task list, so they understand what you do in your … Step 2: Plan to meet with your employer You know more than anyone else about what you can and can’t do due to your disability, injury, illness or health condition. Plan to meet with your employer to discuss your situation and what support you might need. If you have a Inclusive Employment Australia provider , they can …

Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF … What can you use the EAF for? The EAF can fund changes related to workplaces, equipment and support services. This includes covering the cost of things like: Building modifications – such as automatic doors, lighting changes and ramps changes to work vehicles special equipment – including braille printers, joysticks or …

injury or health condition, Inclusive Employment Australia can help you maintain work and grow your career. Inclusive Employment Australia also helps employers to hire and support staff with disability. Inclusive Employment Australia is a free service funded by the …

about a person’s disability. Employers can only ask information to adjust work conditions and see if the employee can meet the job’s basic needs. This means understanding any barriers a … openly with employees instead of asking for medical proof or a diagnosis. To help employers and employees, JobAccess launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments . The guide aims to facilitate open, empathetic, and actionable discussions. This conversation guide is a helpful tool for employers and …

providing disability services funded by the Commonwealth through the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023. This includes Inclusive Employment Australia providers and the National Panel of Assessors providers. Read the Code of Conduct for more information.  …

you may need to adjust a role’s tasks. Do this to best suit an employee’s abilities, skills and needs. Making these types of changes may help improve their productivity and safety. How can I change or adjust tasks? One way to change or adjust tasks is to swap an … could swap: telephone tasks for filing tasks if your employee has a hearing impairment lifting and carrying tasks for desk tasks if your employee has a back injury complex problem-solving …

you can apply online for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Find out about the process and the information you need to apply. Who can apply The EAF supports people with disability who … information you need to fill out the online form. You’ll need a few details about the employer and the equipment, changes or services you need (There is more information about this below.) … What is a valid myGov account for registering with JobAccess? You may have already registered and have a myGov account. For registering with JobAccess, some linkages or lack of thereof, will …

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 provider will work with you and your employer to provide Ongoing Support to help you keep your job. Employers are also … team member. How do you get help? Contact an Inclusive Employment Australia provider , and ask to register for Ongoing Support. They will then check your eligibility for Ongoing …

says Gary. Dexar Group put out an application through the ACT Down Syndrome Association , and had 12 people apply. The questions were framed specifically for the interview, and were provided to all interviewees before they came in. Through Dexar Group’s partnership with …