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  1. Supporting invisible disability: Haley’s journey back to work with JobAccess

    when living with an invisible disability. For Rehabilitation Counselling student, Haley, support from JobAccess made all the difference. “I have an invisible disability,” Haley says. … 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 levels and my pain,” Haley …
  2. Teaching resilience through lived experience

    he got in touch with JobAccess and applied online for assistance via the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . “It was incredibly easy, I was able to sit down and apply without any issues at … meaning that he can take it along on the football team’s trips. “It’s been great, and the support JobAccess has given me has really impressed both me and my family. It has made my life so … (who gets an opportunity), it means that they have can have hope. The impact of employing and supporting someone with disability is very far reaching.” Funded by the Australian Government and …
  3. How disability employment benefits big workforces

    equal access to the many personal, social and financial benefits that many people take for granted. For businesses like Compass, it means creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that …
  4. Focusing on ability for workplace success

    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 … Workplace adjustments like this are simple, but mean Daniel can work with ease.  There is also funding to help pay for adjustments at work, big and small.  For Daniel, services like JobAccess are important because they give people with disability confidence and support. ‘These services allow people with disability to make contributions to society just like …
  5. Disability employment at McDonald’s

    example, businesses might need to make some physical adjustments . All measures in place to support Chris’s disability are driven by Chris himself, as Raylee and Gavin have created a … asking for any modifications or adjustments they might need. According to Gavin and Raylee, support for employers who want to hire people with disability is crucial. The pair have been … head to JobAccess , where you can also learn more about how the Employment Assistance Fund can be used for workplace adjustments and equipment. …
  6. How Workplace Adjustments Helped This Self-Employed Handyman Stay in Work

    a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing grab … my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This includes hedge trimmers and chainsaws, as well as a harness … hesitant at first. I didn’t want anyone to know I was struggling. But the JobAccess team is supportive and understanding. They’ll help make your work life easier and more sustainable. It’s …
  7. Self-employed Sharon is changing the future for autistic people

    be in the education system as an undiagnosed autistic. After school, Sharon received welfare support from the Government for sixteen years and then went on to work in various two-year … is the Founder and CEO of Community Capacity Builders , an autistic-led organisation that supports changemakers to achieve their desired outcomes and contribute towards addressing complex … and suggested adjustments to her work environment to reduce her injuries. JobAccess also supported Sharon with purchasing a chair, which would assist her with body positioning. These …
  8. Meet Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria

    she says. Workplace training and assessments are available through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with …
  9. PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess

    strategies and increase our recruitment reach.” An NDRC Adviser worked with Rory and PROK to support their 12-month partnership. Making a sustainable impact As part of partnership, the NDRC … what to do to support disability employment. Wade Guelfi General Manager, PROK The partnership supported PROK’s approach to attract, hire, and retain people with disability. “It helped remove … leadership is key to their disability inclusion efforts. “Our General Manager is incredibly supportive of the whole process. We have strong buy-in from across the leadership group. We have …
  10. Real life story – A passport to success

    employee’s disability and offers suggestions for adjustments, as well as outlining required supporting evidence and coordinating the approval process. “At 11:07 am I filled out the online … you want to retain quality and engaged staff, you need to get these things right. Having this support to seamlessly manage the change (and within my very first week with DPIE) made me feel valued as an employee,” said Dwayne.  Funded by the Australian Government and delivered by industry professionals, JobAccess provides …