The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian … Services (funded by DSS). To get assistance from the CRRS to look into a complaint, a person needs to: be an eligible participant, their advocate and/or nominee, who has a complaint about a … employment conditions Not being respected and valued at work Not receiving the training you need to find, keep, or do a new job Not getting a service or support that you should be provided …

in the NRL. In April 2022, Nathan was playing country rugby when an injury broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae. Nathan was unconscious for … JobAccess Professional Adviser Pietro Condidorio , who sought to understand what equipment and modifications could support Nathan in getting back to work at full capacity as a farm … “Getting out and getting some fresh air” keeps Nathan going. Talk to us about workplace adjustments There is a wide range of support available from JobAccess for people with disability, …

  Paralympian and now NSW Institute of Sport National Coach, Louise Sauvage , is set to receive a custom-built wheelchair in the coming months. This game changing support will help Louise in her role coaching and mentoring athletes. Louise’s work and … JobAccess and her message to other people living with disability Louise found JobAccess to be supportive and the overall process to be very quick. Louise found JobAccess Professional Adviser …

- she works full-time, raises two teenage children, manages her own life coaching business, and even finds time for thrill-seeking on weekends. But the daily challenges she experiences as a result of her blindness mean that she needs extra support - and with JobAccess, Fiona knows she can get the help she needs to continue to thrive. …

age of 61, Sharon was diagnosed as autistic. Self-employed Sharon is a scientist, a founder and has a PhD; all of which didn’t come easily to Sharon. An autism diagnosis at the age of 61 Dr … home, Sharon was delighted when she discovered that she was able to obtain tailored advice and support with workplace adjustments through JobAccess . JobAccess helped Sharon organise an Occupational Therapist who …

Just like with anyone else, it’s time for an interview. Sometimes, people with disability will need adjustments during the interview process. Gary Butcher, Manager of Business Solutions at … “When we decided to hire a person with Down syndrome, making sure the interview process was as accessible as possible was extremely important,” says Gary. Dexar Group put out an application through the ACT Down Syndrome Association , and had 12 people apply. The questions were framed specifically for the interview, and were …

classes on how to use the catalogue or reference. He also answers questions about research and does one-on-one consultations. Paul Kloppenborg is Daniel’s manager: ‘Daniel’s been popular … impact 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 …

  Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, … This involves undertaking a process of discovery to better understand the interests, hopes and needs of people with disability, and what they want to get out of their work. We then use this understanding to create opportunities within Brite, or to help individuals access jobs in the open market.’ ‘It’s not just about giving people a job. This allows us to find …

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. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right workplace adjustments made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. …

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 is invaluable,” says Ebru. It doesn’t … a long time, so making sure a job is suitable is an important part of that.” When positions require adjustments to ensure that people with disability are able to thrive, services like …