Stories

These stories describe the diverse experiences of people with disability in the workforce, including their experience using JobAccess, disclosing disability and employer flexibility.

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How JobAccess Helped Xzavier Return to Work After a Life-Changing Illness

Read how JobAccess’ Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) helped Xzavier, a young tradesman, return to work safely after a serious illness. Learn how free workplace adjustments can help employees and employers succeed.
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How Workplace Adjustments Helped This Self-Employed Handyman Stay in Work

Michael, a self-employed handyman living with MS, shares how workplace adjustments funded through JobAccess helped him manage fatigue, continue working safely, and stay connected to what matters most—his family.
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Inclusive Hiring and Disability Employment: Circana’s Journey with JobAccess

Discover how data analytics leader Circana partnered with JobAccess to improve inclusive hiring practices and support disability employment. Learn how the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator helped drive real change.
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JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership at Zero Project Conference 2025

JobAccess has been recognised with a Zero Project Award for its innovative approach to disability employment. With nearly half a million Australians supported, the Department of Social Services’ JobAccess continues to break down barriers, help employers create inclusive workplaces, and drive long-term change. Learn more about how JobAccess is shaping the future of disability employment in Australia.
Legal Aid NSW employees Jacob Orrock-Steuart (L) and Rania Saab (R), stands together and smiling at the camera. There is an aboriginal art wall behind them. Rania holds Legal Aid NSW’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan in her hands.
NDRC partnership improves recruitment policies and practices at Legal Aid NSW

Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. With the aim to improve its recruitment process and policies around disability employment, Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - JobAccess’ employer engagement service.
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PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess

West Australian manufacturing company, PROK values workforce diversity and its potential to develop unique products and services. To support its disability inclusion efforts, PROK partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).

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City of Casey embraces disability inclusion with support from JobAccess

To reflect the community it serves, the City of Casey looked at increasing disability representation in its workforce. To achieve this, the City partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).
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Yarra Ranges Council builds disability confidence with support from JobAccess

Yarra Ranges Council is a local Victorian government council. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s end-to-end recruitment process was enhanced.
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Breaking barriers: Department for Child Protection embraces disability inclusion through JobAccess partnership

The Department for Child Protection, SA plays a pivotal role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a view to improve workforce diversity, the Department partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC).
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JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

JobAccess has launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.

Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor
Setting up disability employment to succeed

Considering a person with disability could lead you to the best person for the job—just ask Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast Health.
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Focusing on ability for workplace success

Daniel Giddens is a liaison librarian for William Angliss Institute. For his manager, hiring Daniel wasn’t about him having a disability or not – it was about his ability to be a good librarian.