Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and welcome new employees.  Yet many workplaces do not give those employees the chance to progress their career. A lack of opportunity … performance, and culture. Over 60% of Australians with disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or getting a … disability. Leaders have the power to make disability inclusion a priority. They can hold the workplace accountable to diversity and inclusion goals. Setting good policies, hiring goals, and …

In the workplace there are laws to protect you. Learn about your privacy rights, health and safety, and …

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. …

or range of movement. Pain due to conditions listed above can also cause these issues. Making workplace adjustments To help employees who have trouble with fine hand coordination and lifting, … can cause pain and strain, or it may not be possible due to the person’s condition. Making workplace adjustments There are many products that help people to reduce the risks involved with … pick up items that are above their head height. Mobility There are changes you can make in the workplace to help people with disability or injury that affects how they move around. People with …

Myth: Hiring people with disabilities is expensive. Costs for workplace changes, extra supervision, and lower productivity can add up. Reality: The data tells … For instance, flexible working arrangements can help. Our national survey found that many workplace changes are good for all employees, not just those with disability. 2. Adjustments are surprisingly cost-effective A key finding from the survey is that for every $1 spent on workplace changes, employers can save $40. Adjustments help individual employees and also bring …

physical conditions can thrive at work with the right support. There is funding available for workplace changes and services.  …

training Disability awareness training provides information and tips about disability in the workplace. It can help your team: get a better understanding about disability, including facts, research and myths learn tips to support good practice in your workplace create a more supportive and inclusive workplace communicate and work well together. There are a few options for organisations to …

the NDRC before and found JobAccess very helpful when it comes to creating a more inclusive workplace," Teresa recalls. After learning about the service, DCP signed up for a partnership … with disability. The goal was to widen our talent pool and diversify our workforce.” Removing workplace barriers to improve disability inclusion A NDRC Professional Adviser worked with Teresa … training to our leadership team and hiring managers. It offered insights on how to reduce workplace barriers for people with disability.”  Teresa shared that she found  JobAccess vacancy …

meet the job’s basic needs. This means understanding any barriers a person might face in the workplace because of their disability. It’s unlawful under the DDA 1992 to ask people with … or a diagnosis. To help employers and employees, JobAccess launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments . The guide aims to facilitate open, empathetic, and actionable … They can use it to talk openly and confidently and helps managers and employees talk about workplace adjustments. If the employee shares the barriers they face at work and suggests …

what language to use – it was really about making everyone feel more confident,” she says. Workplace training and assessments are available through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help …