to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching devices.  You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: … cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses. Topics covered in this video: examples of assistive technology …

support if you need it. What can cause stress? There are several things that can cause stress, and everyone is different. Common causes of stress at work may include: not getting along with … employees doing the same thing for a long time too much work not enough work time pressures and deadlines changes in procedures or policies not having job security lack of opportunity for … heart rate headaches forgetting things making mistakes not communicating well changes in mood and getting angry easily drinking more alcohol or using drugs changes in sleep patterns, feeling …

any other employee. Approach conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable, valued and a part of the team. Keep questions related to the job You can only ask questions about how an … to help your employee be more productive about keeping the workplace safe for your employee and other team members. You can’t ask personal questions about a person’s lifestyle. You can’t … Visit our page Interviewing people with disability for examples of questions you can and can’t ask during in an interview. Try not to be patronising Don’t assume that a person with …

Providers of Inclusive Employment Australia and National Panel of Assessors (NPA) funded by the Australian Government have service guarantees … the Disability Employment NPA Service Guarantee . The guarantee sets out the principles and standards for assessment services. It also outlines the services clients can expect to …

Employers and service providers can apply for the Supported Wage System (SWS) online. The SWS is a way to … current employees with disability, if they can’t do the same amount of work they used to, and they risk losing their job. The employee must be eligible for the SWS. There is information … they need to do the job. The assessment team organises an assessor to come to the workplace and assess the employee's productivity. The employer and employee sign a wage assessment …

hired people with disability, it’s important to make sure they are supported in the workplace, and other team members know how to be inclusive.  …

people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …

if you’re an apprentice or trainee with disability. What is an apprenticeship? Apprenticeships and traineeships are a way to combine paid work and study to get a qualification. They are both types of an Australian Apprenticeship. You can be an apprentice or trainee in a range of industries, both in private business and in government. Anyone of working age can start an Australian Apprenticeship. You might also …

talking about your disability, if you choose to. For example, it can: build trust between you and your employer and co-workers let you talk about how you’ll do the tasks in your job let you talk about changes …

adjustments to make sure they can excel in their jobs.  Make sure you know your obligations, and the support available to make those changes happen.  …