Stories

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

(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.
Sharon is smiling facing the camera, sitting in her red and black office chair. She is wearing a floral-patterned top.
Self-employed Sharon is changing the future for autistic people

A story about a self-employed person changing the future for autistic people.
Nathan Stapleton is in a wheelchair outdoors at a farm with his two sons sitting on his lap.
Nathan returns to work after life-changing event

Story about Nathan returns to work after life-changing event.
Louise Sauvage is smiling at work, while coaching a person with their back to the camera.
Right on track: National coach and Paralympian describes new wheelchair through JobAccess as game changing

Story about National coach and Paralympian describes new wheelchair through JobAccess as game changing.
Christopher Croker, Employee at McDonald’s standing at work with a food tray with the words "employe their ability" stamped on the image.
Disability employment at McDonald’s

Story about Christopher Croker, Employee at McDonald’s
Daniel is wearing a blue jacket and black cap. He is looking at the camera. There is a building and two cars behind him
Daniel returns to work following a spinal injury, with the support of JobAccess

Story about Daniel returns to work following a spinal injury, with the support of JobAccess.
Five people are standing in front of a pond and smiling at the camera.
City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability

Story about City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
Man in highly visual clothing sitting at his workstation in the boilermaker's shop
Boilermaker Clay’s role expands with help of new, innovative equipment through JobAccess

A story about a Boilermaker Clay's role expands with the help of JobAccess through new equipment.