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  1. Employment Assistance Fund

    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 … in information technology, Daniel spent many years in the field and enjoyed doing his work. Over time, however, he realised the effect gradual hearing loss had on his ability to continue in the same industry and decided to switch careers to audiometry. “I wanted to understand my hearing problem better as well as help others …
  2. 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 … Aid NSW is an independent government agency that runs across the state. It offers free legal advice to disadvantaged people. Legal Aid NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and …
  3. How to support a neurodivergent workforce

    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, …
  4. What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support

    by GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, … people with disability We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) Financial support for assistive technology, training, and …
  5. How employers can better support employees with disability

    It’s an easy way to record agreed changes and share them with managers. 2. Create tailored support plans Each employee has unique needs, so having a clear support plan helps ensure adjustments are understood and applied consistently. For practical guidance on having these conversations, use the  Making Workplace Adjustments Easy, …
  6. About the Employment Assistance Fund

    The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your workplace to support an employee with disability. …
  7. Supporting invisible disability: Haley’s journey back to work with JobAccess

    made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back to work by supporting me with equipment which has helped manage my fatigue …
  8. JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

    on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.  The resource has been developed through feedback … equal opportunities for everyone. They are an important enabler for people with disability to work safely, productively and feel included. An effective conversation is a good starting point for employers and people with disability to help identify any barriers and find potential solutions. Offering workplace adjustments are …
  9. Advice and support for employers

    If your organisation is new to hiring people with disability, there is support and services to help. Find out where to get support with recruiting, funding for adjustments, training and more. …
  10. Practice makes perfect: Dr Lung’s swift return to work with support from JobAccess

    own personal determination, as well as guidance from an incredible implant surgeon mentor and practical support from JobAccess. After the accident Hearing the news that you have a spinal cord … in my recovery,” Dr Lung recalls. Practical support at a difficult time While Dr Lung’s mentor helped him to regain his confidence, Royal Rehab provided practical back-to-work support, linking him up with a dentist who had worked out of a wheelchair, …