Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) - …

  What is JobAccess? JobAccess is the Australian Government’s hub for disability employment support. JobAccess services are delivered by GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess …

and efficiency. Rachel from Royal Ryde Rehab, who supported Daniel in his recovery, recommended that he contact JobAccess for assistance with his workplace modifications needs. … to work where he gets to contribute and add value Upon receiving Daniel’s application for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , a JobAccess Professional Adviser organised a free assessment of Daniel’s home and office workspaces. An independent assessor with specialised knowledge of the disability conducted the assessment. Based on the assessment, changes to …

Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From …

Funded by the Australian Government as a program of JobAccess, the NDRC is designed to help larger employers attract, employ, and retain the skills and talents of people with disability. Employers can partner with …

A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential “to protect ears from loud noises when one is younger so that the loss of hearing does not impact … with progressive hearing impairment in his early teens. With a professional background in information technology, Daniel spent many years in the field and enjoyed doing his work. Over …

a guide for employers: Supporting a Neurodivergent Workforce . The guide is designed to help organisations gain confidence and skills when working with neurodivergent employees and job seekers. It explores how employers can attract, …

For Michael* finally being able to work after a few dreadful accidents left him with permanent severe injuries means far more than just being gainfully employed. His new job working with maintenance and managing the lawns for a sporting club is giving him back life. …

  A common question JobAccess Advisers often get asked is, “what is reasonable for employers to ask as evidence of disability from employees?”. Our advice is based on good practice*. An employee does not have tell their employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or …

team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. 1. Make workplace adjustments standard practice You must provide reasonable … adjustments for employees with disability. This could include: adaptive equipment flexible work hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an …