Whether to tell people about your disability at work is your choice to make. If you’re starting a new job or already working, you might like to talk to your employer about your disability to get any support you need.

Australia has laws to make sure that people with disability are treated fairly. However, disability discrimination and harassment sometimes still happen, including in the workplace. Find out what you can do if this happens to you.

No matter the industry, safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. It’s important to work together to make sure everyone is healthy and safe.  What you must do Work health and safety law says that as an employee, you must work safely. This applies to all workers, whether they have a disability or not. This means you must:

If you experience a work-related injury or illness, workers compensation payments can help if you need to take time off work. It can also help you return to work safely.

If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income support may also help if you can’t work many hours. Other financial support is available if you need:

The Australian Government has a range of programs and services to make sure people with disability have equal opportunity. This includes advocacy, day programs, language and support services.

The Disability Discrimination Act (1992) states that it is unlawful to ask information about a person’s disability. The only information employers can ask is for the purpose of making adjustments and determining if the employee can perform the inherent requirements of the role.

The Australian Government is making changes to help more people with disability find work.