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  1. Widening the lens: SBS embarks on the journey to disability confidence

      Created in October 1975, Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) was born to meet the growing call for ethnic broadcasting in Australia as a result of higher migration … 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 …
  2. Workplace adjustments made easy

    Some employees with disability need adjustments to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this …
  3. Disability employment at McDonald’s

    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 …
  4. Setting up disability employment to succeed

    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 …
  5. Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research

    are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million Australians with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But … benefit everyone. It is one of the best ways to give people with disability access to employment opportunities. It also supports them to be comfortable and productive at work. The research revealed that employers
  6. Design and advertise your job

    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: …
  7. JobAccess at DEA 2025: Driving Disability Employment Forward

    JobAccess was proud to take part in the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference 2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought … Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) Manager shared the stage to discuss how JobAccess works with Disability Employment Services (DES) to provide practical, free services to support …
  8. Managing an employee with disability

    Many people with disability won’t need any specific management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or …
  9. Capitalising on a diverse workforce new name: Overcoming fears about employing people with disability

    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
  10. Job offers and giving feedback

    Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give … read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …