As with any new starter, employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff …

if they have pain or fatigue flexible working hours if they have a condition that changes paid and unpaid leave negotiate their roster sharing a job with a co-worker working part-time working … work-life balance. This in turn helps your organisation. Being flexible can help you: attract and keep good people reduce stress for staff improve staff confidence and productivity. … your employee works from home, their home becomes their workplace. Your organisation could be responsible if your employee gets an injury while working from home.  You need to consider basic …

with cognitive impairment. Some cognitive conditions can affect problem solving, concentration and memory. A person may need support in one of these areas or more than one. In addition to the information on this page, you may also want to visit our article about supporting learning and understanding at work . Cognitive differences at work People with a cognitive impairment may … solves problems concentrates remembers plans and organises. By giving your employees the right support, you can help them feel less stressed and frustrated. You can also help them to not …

reach your disability employment goals, there are many ways your organisation can recognise and celebrate positive changes and share success stories. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: tracking your organisation's progress ways to recognise and celebrate diversity sharing success stories awareness days. …

Get advice on creating disability strategies, action plans and employee support plans for a diverse and fair workplace. You can also join one of our free information sessions for employers. …

There are privacy laws in Australia to protect your personal and sensitive information. Your Inclusive Employment Australia provider and your employer must … information , visit the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) website. Your rights about your personal information You have the right to know: why your personal information is being collected – for example, to help you find …

A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential … syllable words to assess their hearing. I wasn’t able to sufficiently understand the client’s response, which made it difficult to provide recommendations.” The need to overcome challenging … has been able to engage with his clients and colleagues better as well as take on broader responsibilities. In addition to meeting clients in person, Daniel now provides consultation via …

your employees with disability, as well as your business. Find out what to include in a plan and how to get started writing one – or download a handy template. What is a disability … created for an employee with disability. It addresses their specific needs in the workplace and help they may need to settle into or keep a job long term. Not every employee with disability … period the employee’s career long term. Support plans should clearly state actions, who is responsible for them, and how long they should last. Who writes the support plan? The first …

disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right workplace adjustments made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back …