When your recruitment process is easy to access you welcome a broader and more diverse talent pool, including people with disability. Inclusive hiring starts with … that make a big difference. From the way you write job ads to the design of your website, accessible recruitment practices can open the door to more candidates and better outcomes. Why …

means far more than just being gainfully employed. His new job working with maintenance and managing the lawns for a sporting club is giving him back life. “I have suffered from … since I’ve got the buggy. I am feeling much more useful. It’s so good to be back at work.” Adjustments can open the door to opportunities JobAccess has a team of front-line professionals, … disability to have equitable employment opportunities. However, not all people with disability require workplace adjustments. People with disability who are about to start work, are currently …

Rugby League (NRL) coach. Due to a body surfing accident in 2022, he injured his spine and acquired quadriplegia. Daniel has now returned to his role as Head of Recruitment at the … It limited his movement from one place to another in the office.   Daniel's workspaces required modifications to boost his productivity and efficiency. Rachel from Royal Ryde Rehab, who supported Daniel in his recovery, recommended that he contact JobAccess for assistance with his …

for employers to ask as evidence of disability from employees?”. Our advice is based on good practice*. An employee does not have tell their employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or their safety, or the safety of their co-workers. If any of these apply, employees should only need to explain how their disability affects their work duties. This means sharing any barriers …

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 useful feedback to the people who didn’t get the job. … Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …

a universal human right'. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone's mental health. Mental health and work: interesting … , after the monetary remuneration on offer. We know that work is a key source to improve and support our mental health and with many people spending more than a third of their life at … Some of them include: Employers can speak with a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 , to access tailored advice on workplace adjustments, modifications, one on one counselling and …

16 October 2023   Neurodiversity describes that people experience and interact with the world in different ways. We are all neurodiverse. Look around your … or neurodivergent candidates, are encouraged to apply. Carefully consider the inherent requirements for the role : ensure you are focused on the core skills required to perform the job. For example, many traditional job ads seek ‘excellent communication …

National survey found gaps in understanding of workplace adjustments. 60 per cent of Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. 40 per cent … with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But many people are not aware of workplace adjustments. JobAccess’ … JobAccess has managed over 65,000 funding applications. JobAccess can help with workplace adjustment, and provide support and training to employers and people with disability.  The survey …

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 gauge clients’ hearing levels during our speech perception test,” Daniel shares. “The test requires the client to listen and respond to single syllable words to assess their hearing. I … understand the client’s response, which made it difficult to provide recommendations.” The need to overcome challenging situations such as these saw Daniel get in touch with JobAccess and …

the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and … goals, and performance metrics is a start. Beyond that, employers can focus on improving accessibility. Adjustments are covered in the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA). If an employer is aware …