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JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments
JobAccess has launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between … recent national survey by JobAccess , which found that 6 in 10 Australians lack awareness of workplace adjustments. The survey also highlighted that most people are unaware of the costs and … all employees, employers, and service providers throughout the process – right from an initial assessment, through to delivery of adjustments. Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our … -
Event Wrap - All you need to know about workplace adjustments
Offering workplace adjustments helps to create inclusive organisations. Employers are growing interested in making workplaces more accessible. Over 180 employers recently joined JobAccess for a webinar. The theme … about workplace adjustments. They provide free, confidential advice. They also provide free workplace assessments. The Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can fund … -
Daniel returns to work following a spinal injury, with the support of JobAccess
Daniel in his recovery, recommended that he contact JobAccess for assistance with his workplace modifications needs. Daniel returns to work where he gets to contribute and add value … for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , a JobAccess Professional Adviser organised a free assessment of Daniel’s home and office workspaces. An independent assessor with specialised … It helps them buy work-related modifications and equipment. It also covers Auslan services, workplace assistance and support services. Through the EAF, JobAccess funded an adjustable desk … -
Employment Assistance Fund
Daniel shares. “The test requires the client to listen and respond to single syllable words to assess their hearing. I wasn’t able to sufficiently understand the client’s response, which made … devices. A few days later JobAccess organised an occupational therapist to visit Daniel’s workplace to learn about his role and conduct a site assessment. “Having someone come out to the workplace and understand more about me and the … -
Setting up disability employment to succeed
at Gold Coast Health has been identified and approved, a consultation process takes place. A workplace health and safety team is involved early to understand what will be involved in the … kind of person would be best suited. For businesses without their own internal capacity, free workplace assessments are available . “The health and safety assessments are in place to make sure that … -
Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders
to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s disability. People with disability who are starting work, already … It wasn’t long after receiving Michael’s application that JobAccess organised a free worksite assessment. As part of the EAF process, a qualified assessor with specialised knowledge about MS conducted a worksite assessment. An assessor visited Michael at his workplace to identify potential barriers caused by his MS symptoms and discussed solutions to … -
Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people.
keys. The lighting in the clinic was also difficult to work with. Working with JobAccess for workplace adjustments Sarnya learned about JobAccess through a friend who used the service for advice and support with workplace adjustments. As a self-employed business owner, Sarnya contacted JobAccess directly to … health and reducing stress,” said Sarnya. Contact JobAccess for advice and support with workplace adjustments Contact JobAccess on 1800 464 800 to speak to our Advisers for expert, … -
Event wrap: Towards inclusive growth: enabling career progression for employees with disability to vitalise organisational success
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 of an employee’s disability, they must provide a ‘reasonable adjustment.' That means they must make the changes needed for the employee to do their job. … -
NDRC partnership improves recruitment policies and practices at Legal Aid NSW
Legal Aid NSW has received support from JobAccess to implement workplace adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and … NSW has been working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid … the team at the Legal Aid. Rania recalled “As a first step, the NDRC Adviser did an extensive review of our employment process.” The review helped the NDRC team understand Legal Aid NSW’s … -
Teaching resilience through lived experience
issues at all,” he recounts. After his application was received, JobAccess then organised a workplace assessment by a qualified assessor, who was able to inspect the school despite Covid … do, JobAccess can help manage the process from start to finish, including arranging a free workplace assessment. Call 1800 464 800 to speak with a JobAccess Adviser. …