your employer about your mental health conditions may have benefits, such as: creating trust and open relationships changing workplace attitudes about mental health making it easier to … arrangements . Your employer is also likely to be more understanding if you become unwell and need time off. They may be more willing to make changes to meet your needs. For example, they … health concerns. These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe.     You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In …

supports this process by providing a range of resources. Learn more about: laws, standards and codes of practice that apply to you other providers, organisations and available support stories that showcase people with disability in the workplace. Explore …

based how much work an employee can do. Learn about who is eligible, the application process, and how employers and service providers can apply . …

to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need adjustments support and advice through JobAccess introducing the Employment Assistance Fund. …

1: Meet with your employee Your employee is the best source of information about what they can and can’t do and what support they need. You should meet with them to discuss their situation. You should: ask … equipment or technology changes to work tasks changes to when the employee takes breaks. You and your employee might get financial support from the Employment Assistance Fund . It can help …

A well written job application can help you get noticed and get to the interview stage. If you’re applying for your first job, or haven’t applied for one … create or update your resume. Employers will usually ask for a cover letter with your resume. And for some jobs you might need to respond to selection criteria. …

Case for Disability Employment , shows the opposite. Employees with disability are loyal and they often stay in their jobs longer than employees without disability.  When a workplace is inclusive and accessible, people stay. This saves money on recruitment costs. 2. Inclusive workplaces are … people with disability are better places to work. These include flexibility, accessibility, and a supportive culture. Plus, the advantages extend to everyone, not just one group. These …

We are committed to making this website accessible and usable for everyone, including for people with disabilities. We’ve included features so you can get information in different ways, such as audio and Easy Read. Some videos are also available in Auslan. If there’s information you can’t access, … on a page read aloud.   The Listen feature lets you change the settings, such as the volume and speed of the speech. If you’re using: a desktop computer, make sure your desktop speaker is …

A flexible workplace is one that includes and supports employees with disability. For one person with disability, getting equipment that … work hours. In this video, people share some of the ways their employers have been flexible and the positive impact on their lives. …

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 … changes will meet your needs. By law your employer must take your disability into account and make changes to support you. Examples of changes Changes to work areas and workplaces Examples of physical changes include: a desk you can change the height of, for …