have a better safety record are more reliable are more cost-effective to employ 1 . Australian employers are seeing the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the … to support employees with disability. Room for disability representation in leadership positions There is a growing drive for diversity in leadership positions. Yet employees with … disability experience limits in the workplace. These include ‘being restricted in the type of job,’ changing jobs or getting a preferred job 2 . There are many ways to make a change. …

  Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy … “I am unable to read the hotel directory to get information on how to call reception or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through …

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 …

Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching …

specialising in commercial court litigation since 1992.  Their primary goal, he says, is to help people walk through the complex legal system without going to a court trial.  “We are part of a trusted legal system to assist with disputes between people concerning money. Court trials can be stressful, … versions, and nothing is black and white. As lawyers, we need to collect all the facts, work out multiple probabilities and provide support to our clients in resolving the matter.” …

the organisation’s full recruitment process improved. Improving accessibility The Council worked with JobAccess to make it easier for people with disability to access jobs within its … The People and Culture team wanted to learn more about disability in the workplace and get advice from experts. That’s where the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) stepped … hiring process The Council worked with an NDRC Professional Adviser to look at their hiring practices. They received advice on how to make applying for jobs an accessible and inclusive …

  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. …

As part of partnership, the NDRC Adviser reviewed PROK’s recruitment processes to provide advice on best practices. The NDRC also delivered disability awareness training, which started important conversations about disability between the team. The training focused on disability employment basics, including inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments. Rory …

cooking demonstrations involve dancing, and it's a party!" he says. Andrew started his career in computer programming. But his creative flair drew him to cooking.  "I've never been one … lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in some aspects of his job. Some of the barriers for Andrew include physical fatigue, impacting his ability to load and … fatigue that affects his capacity to remember equipment. "It was a nightmare to manage work. Carrying the equipment in and out of the car myself was challenging."  Andrew's …

has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful conversations.  The resource uses feedback from the recent … adjustments is a vital way to support employees. It also helps bridge Australia’s disability employment gap. Download the ‘ Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments ’ from the JobAccess …