Stories

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

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.
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.’