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Free events about disability employment
disability employment strategy making an action plan to support people with disability in your workplace. How to join an event If you’re interested in joining an event, you can: email … -
Self-employed Sharon is changing the future for autistic people
when she was young. This lack of awareness has resulted in an increasing occurrence of workplace injuries directly related to poor body positioning and movement and a lack of … was delighted when she discovered that she was able to obtain tailored advice and support with workplace adjustments through JobAccess . JobAccess helped Sharon organise an Occupational … of working with JobAccess is that she has been able to address the underpinning causes of her workplace injuries. At a broader autistic community level, Sharon is delighted to be able to … -
Boilermaker Clay’s role expands with help of new, innovative equipment through JobAccess
Nothing worse than having nothing to do,” said Clay. After Paul connected with JobAccess, a workplace assessment was organised to understand Clay’s challenges and requirements at work. The … -
Widening the lens: SBS embarks on the journey to disability confidence
employers to help identify and remove systemic, attitudinal and environmental barriers in the workplace and improve equitable access to employment for people with disability. Small wins start … small wins you can tick off along the way. For example, asking candidates if they require any workplace adjustments in the application stage and not just upon commencing employment,” shares Anne. “It’s the simple changes that can help start the conversation in the workplace.” The recruitment review exercise undertaken by the NDRC helps identify any gaps in … -
Doing work experience and volunteering
experience? Work experience gives you a chance to see and take part in the daily tasks of a workplace. You are not usually paid for it, and it goes for a short time. For example, it might … positive and eager to work. It can help an employer look at what changes they can make in the workplace to support you – for example, if you need assistive technology or changes to your … -
Talking about mental health at work
health conditions may have benefits, such as: creating trust and open relationships changing workplace attitudes about mental health making it easier to discuss options to help you do your … as you feel comfortable – it’s up to you how much you share Explain your situation and how the workplace could help Understand that some people might be shy, uncomfortable or just too busy to … -
Flexible working arrangements
is sometimes a ‘hybrid’ arrangement. For example, working from home 2 days a week, and at the workplace for the other days. Whether you can work from home will depend on the type of work you … do. If you have just started a new job, your employer may want you to work full time at the workplace for a period before you start working from home. Working from home agreements If you … any equipment, such as a computer or office furniture how often you need to go in to the workplace how and when you must ‘check in’ with your manager and co-workers – for example through … -
Other government disability services and programs
Government Hearing Services Program may be able to help you. These services include: hearing assessments subsidised devices, such as hearing aids ongoing support and maintenance for your … -
How the NDIS can help
a job The NDIS can help you in your job search, skills training and with support in your workplace. This can include: help to set work goals information about ways to find work – for … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
Sharing this information allows employers to put reasonable adjustments in place, such as: Workplace modifications or assistive technology. Flexible working arrangements. Equipment or … employer access funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). This funding can support workplace modifications, assistive technology, equipment, or disability awareness training. How …