Daniel shares. “The test requires the client to listen and respond to single syllable words to assess their hearing. I wasn’t able to sufficiently understand the client’s response, which made … devices. A few days later JobAccess organised an occupational therapist to visit Daniel’s workplace to learn about his role and conduct a site assessment. “Having someone come out to the workplace and understand more about me and the …

at Gold Coast Health has been identified and approved, a consultation process takes place. A workplace health and safety team is involved early to understand what will be involved in the … kind of person would be best suited. For businesses without their own internal capacity, free workplace assessments are available . “The health and safety assessments are in place to make sure that …

sense . If you’d like your organisation to join the list of employers leading the way in workplace diversity, call a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 . …

she isn’t alone. According to the Suncorp Incusion@Work Index 2017-18, employees in inclusive workplaces – including those hiring people with disability – are four times more likely to stay … in non-inclusive workplaces). Many employees with disability don’t need any changes to the workplace. For some members of the team, their disability means that they may need minor changes … of resources available for employers, and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) offers free workplace assessments and funding to help make adjustments. “It’s something that I think every …

them to not feel overwhelmed and confused when they’re trying to learn something new. Making workplace adjustments to support your staff Even simple changes like removing distractions, using … such as a speech pathologist may be able to identify any barriers in the workplace through an assessment.  Your employee might be eligible for a free workplace assessment through the Employment Assistance Fund. Specialist employment agencies, such …

keys. The lighting in the clinic was also difficult to work with. Working with JobAccess for workplace adjustments Sarnya learned about JobAccess through a friend who used the service for advice and support with workplace adjustments. As a self-employed business owner, Sarnya contacted JobAccess directly to … health and reducing stress,” said Sarnya. Contact JobAccess for advice and support with workplace adjustments Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our Advisers for expert, …

to see what kind of advice or solutions might be available. JobAccess organised a free Workplace Modification Assessment where the Assessor recommended a number of devices that could help. This included an … to the test. Find out more about the Employment Assistance Fund and how it can be used for workplace assessments and modifications. …