Stories

See stories from those we have helped below

(from left to right) Kristen Potter, Group Manager Organisational and Cultural Development; Joshua Ford, Records Assistant; and Nick Foster, General Counsel are standing outside The Perth Mint office and looking at the camera.
Minting talent: NDRC partnership paves way for embracing disability inclusion at The Perth Mint

With the support of JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC), The Perth Mint has not only made its recruitment practices more inclusive, but has also recently employed a person with disability who is making a significant contribution to its records team.
Donna Purcell smiling at the camera with the watermark "employ their ability"
Breaking barriers with the Employment Assistance Fund

Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy for people with disability. Take business travel, for example.
Kevin Green standing in a button-up shirt and a bakers cap
How disability employment benefits big workforces

For Compass Group Australia, hiring people with disability is part of their core business. That’s because if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job.
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A strong future for supported employment

Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and hopes for a strong future.
Lady with a physical disability sitting at her desk smiling
ABC spotlights disability inclusion through NDRC partnership

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is an essential public service for all Australians and plays a crucial role in delivering services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity.
Laura Masters with Sir Edward John Poynter’s Helena and Hermina at the Art Gallery of South Australia. Credit: Saul Steed
Picture looks bright for Laura

Despite a shock diagnosis, this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess.
Michael - landscaper and property services provider
Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders

As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job.
Photo: Daniel Pistritto at his workstation with assistive hearing devices funded by the Employment Assistance Fund (Source: Blamey Saunders hears)
Employment Assistance Fund

“to protect ears from loud noises when one is younger so that the loss of hearing does not impact the quality of life in their later years.”
A carpenter doing his job in a carpentry workshop.
Tom finds his feet in new job - thanks to JobAccess

Tom was rapt to score his first job at a cabinet-making business.
Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria at her desk. Neslihan is looking at her computer and wearing a headset.
Meet Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria

For Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria (PTV), employing people with disability has far reaching benefits.
Woman sitting at desk, with a screen in front of her and wearing earphones
Event Wrap - All you need to know about workplace adjustments

Over 180 employers nationwide recently joined JobAccess General Manager Daniel Valiente-Riedl for a webinar focused on this important topic: ‘Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on.’
Fiona sitting at her work desk and smiling at the camera
Making her mark

Like many of us, Fiona Demark leads a full life - she works full-time, raises two teenage children, manages her own life coaching business, and even finds time for thrill-seeking on weekends.