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 … thinking (where Sharon was very focused on her interests, which didn’t always align with the roles she was doing). Sharon returned to high school in her late twenties, completing year 10. … to addressing the high levels of autistic unemployment. What does Sharon enjoy most about her role? “I get to work in a way that matches my brain.” – Dr Sharon Zivkovic Sharon is very pleased …

War II. Forty-four years on, diversity is still at the heart of everything for SBS. Developing and delivering content for diverse 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 workforce … are always small wins you can tick off along the way. For example, asking candidates if they require any workplace adjustments in the application stage and not just upon commencing …

with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital glaucoma from birth. Before Neslihan first … before I committed.” “I was even able to swap a piece of equipment that wasn’t quite right for me. I wasn’t happy with it, so JobAccess was willing to swap it with something that …

for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments … are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The changes can be around the job, processes or the working environment. … to making changes for accessibility. Accessible workplaces are open to larger talent pools and attract more diverse employees. Some changes make workplaces more productive for everyone. …

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 … how they could help keep me employed and make my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This …

South Wales, Australia. The Council worked with the Australian Government’s JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their disability confidence and provide equitable employment opportunities for Australians with disability.  The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to …

within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with larger public and private sector organisations across Australia through free, tailored 12-month partnerships to improve their disability confidence. The NDRC helps identify and remove potential barriers and provides practical, expert advice to implement good practice in …

JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove barriers and improve accessibility for people with disability. At a recent conference held in Vienna, the … JobAccess program won a Zero Project Award for Innovative Solutions in Inclusive Employment and Information and Communication Technology. The Zero Project is a global foundation that works to improve …

Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your workplace can benefit. Diversity and inclusion at work matters – it’s good for people and it’s good for business. Find out why you should employ people with disability and how your …

provider with more than 25 years’ experience in disability employment. This change marks a new and exciting chapter for us. While the provider has changed, the support you know, and trust has not. “We want to reassure everyone that the team you know and trust with lived experience continues to support you,” says Georgia Miller, National Manager …