Talk to your employees with disability as you would any other employee. Approach conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable, valued and a part of the team. Keep questions related to the job You can only ask questions about how an employee’s disability relates to their job. For example, you can ask:

As an employer, you must make sure that all employees have a safe working environment. You can reduce the risk of injury and improve productivity with workspaces set up to meet the needs of your employees. 

Support plans can benefit your employees with disability, as well as your business. Find out what to include in a plan and how to get started writing one – or download a handy template.

If you’ve had time away from work due to your disability, injury, illness or health condition, you might be concerned about returning to your job. There are steps you can take to get the support you may need or make changes to your workplace.

There is a range of training options to help your management and employees get a better understanding of disability and mental health. Your organisation may be able to get funding to cover the costs of training. Arranging awareness training Disability awareness training provides information and tips about disability in the workplace. It can help your team:

Mental health conditions affect one in five Australians every year. Almost half the population will experience a mental health condition in their life. Employers can help employees deal with mental health. They can also create a supportive workplace that supports the mental health of all.

Employees with disabilities have the same rights as other workers regarding work health and safety. They also have the same responsibilities. Employers may need to make workplace changes to protect their employees.