As Diversity and 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 … executive level and with other managers.  “I am a person with two false legs but have never required adjustments in the workplace. However, within the first week of joining DPIE, a small …

The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian … type of complaints can be made to the CRRS? These can include issues such as: Not getting the right pay Unsafe or poor employment conditions Not being respected and valued at work Not … that may be able to help you. What will the CRRS do? Providers of disability services are required to meet the National Standards for Disability Services . The CRRS will help you …

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 … a sheep and cattle station, and Nathan and his family also reside on the property. Nathan’s role has various responsibilities. It includes leading and managing employees, operating accounting software and …

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 read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work …

- 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 … speaker and life coach, and working to help others living with disability. In her current role as a Senior Customer Resolutions Officer at VicRoads, Fiona works in a small, specialised … she sees. Her disability impacts Fiona in all areas of life, including at work where she’s required to use a data management system to liaise with customers and local councils when …

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 … design of your website, accessible recruitment practices can open the door to more candidates and better outcomes. Why accessibility matters Most jobseekers will interact with your … Here are a few quick wins: Make job ads accessible Tell candidates ‘what’ they will do in the role. Use plain language, avoid jargon, short sentences, and clear formatting. Make sure your …

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 … feel stalled in their careers and repress themselves at work 3 . A team approach Everyone is responsible for changing the systems that limit people with disability. Leaders have the power to make disability inclusion a priority. They can hold the workplace accountable to diversity and inclusion goals. Setting good policies, hiring goals, and …

  City of Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and employment practices, making the workplace more inclusive and accessible for people with … from day one. Steph lives with ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia and was finding some components of her role challenging, including having trouble concentrating and focusing, sensory input and sitting …

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 to doing the job well. If someone feels dizzy from their …

an all-boys school, where he has been teaching for 26 years. After taking on a variety of roles, Howard now teaches mathematics and religion to years nine through 12. He also mentors graduate staff and students, and he values … In 2019, Howard started developing difficulties walking, which made certain aspects of his role more difficult. “I always knew that I was going to lose the use of my legs, and I now have …