and improve productivity with workspaces set up to meet the needs of your employees.  What is workplace ergonomics? Workplace ergonomics is about designing workplaces and practices. They should let employees do their jobs without discomfort or fatigue. …

JobAccess has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It … national survey by JobAccess . The survey found that 6 in 10 Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. Most people don’t know about the costs and benefits of putting them in …

National survey found gaps in understanding of workplace adjustments. 60 per cent of Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. 40 per … how to set up workplace adjustments for an employee with disability.  JobAccess can support workplaces by providing guidance on workplace adjustments. They give employers and employees more …

applies online for the employee with disability. The Department of Social Services (DSS) Assessment Team checks if the employee is eligible. They will organise an SWS eligibility test … the skills 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 …

(Work Assist) participant start providing Ongoing Support ask you to attend an Ongoing Support Assessment. The Ongoing Support Assessment determines how much assistance you need to help … appointments advice about job redesign, for example changing or swapping tasks a comprehensive workplace assessment and help to identify and implement reasonable adjustments help to apply for …

disability might affect how they do the job and work safely. You can ask about: changes to the workplace that will support them to do the job. changes to work hours or rosters to help them do better in the role. keeping the workplace safe for them and everyone else. You can’t ask personal questions about the lifestyle … you get angry with other people? Have you ever lost a job because of your disability? Other assessments Make sure any assessments in the recruitment process are in accessible formats. For …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover the costs of workplace changes and equipment for eligible employees with disability. It can also fund Auslan … includes any equipment to support work health and safety for all staff. Physical changes to workplaces Physical changes can include changes to a building or to a workspace to make the …

tasks consider if the employee will need any training talk about whether you can make any workplace changes to help your employee do the job. Step 3: Make workplace adjustments Make any changes needed before your employee returns to work. Depending on … you apply and get approval for the funding before you pay for the changes. Consider a free workplace assessment To find out what adjustments your workplace needs, consider a free workplace …

psychological distress, compared to 8% for those without disability . If you look around your workplace today, one in five of your colleagues (or 20% of your workforce) could be experiencing … poor mental health. Beyond Blue’s Heads Up Initiative found that having a mentally healthy workplace was the second most important factor in an employee’s decision to accept a new position … commercial outcomes helps attract and retain staff How does JobAccess support mentally healthy workplaces JobAccess provides various supports to employers, and people living with mental health …