Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s role involves collaborating with all levels of the business to drive diversity, engaging at the … run. I went from having high mobility to low mobility, having to use my old wheelchair, and work remotely. This is where my workplace adjustment passport journey begins,” explained Dwayne.  … After meeting his manager and the team, Dwayne collected his laptop on Day 1 and his remote working began. However, keen to start joining the team in the office, Dwayne went through DPIE’s …

Considering a person with disability could lead you to the best person for the job—just ask Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast Health. “It’s definitely a positive thing for any organisation. Aside from working towards an inclusive culture and meeting targets, it brings a diversity of thought that …

and has been diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome. “I really love interacting with customers and helping them with anything they might need,” says Chris. “Coming to work everyday with a smile on my face is important to me.” Chris’s boss Gavin McLeod owns six … their 1000 employees, over 120 live with disability. “One of the things I enjoy most about my job is the people I work with - forming solid relationships with our employees and watching them …

Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) . The NDRC is JobAccess' employer engagement service. It partners with larger organisations to improve their disability knowledge and … at DCP. “Some peers in the public sector network highly recommended JobAccess. They had worked with the NDRC before and found JobAccess very helpful when it comes to creating a more … Teresa shared that she found  JobAccess vacancy distribution service beneficial.  “The adviser helped us build strong relationships with Disability Employment Services (DES) providers. We can …

  genU has been contracted to deliver the National JobAccess Service on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS). Service Delivery started on 1 January 2025. genU is a national community services …

  Created in October 1975, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was born to meet the growing call for ethnic broadcasting in Australia as a result … audiences using multiple platforms – from free-to-air TV to on-demand digital streaming services and an extensive radio network reaching 68 multilingual communities – means employing a workforce representing the diversity of the Australian population. This includes 4.4 …

You can design and promote jobs in your organisation in a way that’s open, accessible and appealing to people with disability. And there are free support services that can help. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: …

For Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria (PTV), employing people with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital … her new colleagues were taken through a training session with Vision Australia around how to work with a colleague with a vision impairment. “They brought everyone together for a team …

Samantha Kourtis first met Jack he was 16. Jack’s parents were asking Samantha if he could do work experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five … his school thought he wouldn’t be capable. But, Samantha decided to give him a chance. And it worked. “A big part of our success was the partnership I had with Jack’s mum, Margaret. She never … making me feel ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers …

on someone’s ability to work at all. -    Paul Kloppenborg, manager How simple changes and support can help Daniel has cerebral palsy, which mainly affects his legs and his hands a little too. He needs aids, including a wheelchair and frame, to move around. To help him work, Daniel has a …