You can work with your employer to make changes in the workplace to support you to do your job. These types of changes are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments help give people with disability fair access to employment. They are also called workplace adjustments or workplace modifications.

A healthy and inclusive workplace is good for you and your employer. Get advice about mental health, stress, safety and disability at work. There is also training available to promote disability awareness among your co-workers and steps to take to get you back to work.

There is training available to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the support you need and to support other staff members. Disability awareness training Disability awareness training provides information and tips about disability in the workplace. It can help you and your co-workers:

Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. Why be open about your mental health? Telling your employer about your mental health conditions may have benefits, such as:

Stress in the workplace can affect anyone. There are many things you can do to stay positive at work. It’s important to know you can get support if you need it. What can cause stress? There are several things that can cause stress, and everyone is different. Common causes of stress at work may include:

You and your employer can work together to make changes that can help you to do your job. That might include changing your schedule or tasks, making physical changes to the workplace, or buying equipment. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of some changes.

For people who are already working, Ongoing Support can help if an injury, disability or health condition is making it hard for them to keep their job. Ongoing Support is available to eligible employees who are having difficulty performing the essential functions of their job due to the impact of their disability, injury or health condition. 

There are privacy laws in Australia to protect your personal and sensitive information. Your Inclusive Employment Australia provider and your employer must keep your information safe. What is personal and sensitive information? Personal information covers a range of details that can tell people who you are. For example: