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Inclusive Hiring and Disability Employment: Circana’s Journey with JobAccess
At Circana, data is everything. Circana is a leading analytics company in the retail and FMCG sectors. They help companies understand what their customers are buying. But beyond … been passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They want all staff to feel safe and supported at work. "DEI is a big focus of ours," Jessica, who leads recruitment for Circana … Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) adviser helped Circana review their hiring process and provided practical suggestions to remove barriers for candidates with disability and improve their hiring … -
A strong future for supported employment
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 … -
Supporting invisible disability: Haley’s journey back to work with JobAccess
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. … -
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 policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … 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 … -
JobAccess at DEA 2025: Driving Disability Employment Forward
2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought together sector leaders, practitioners and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the … around 50 attendees, the key insights shared include: The importance of tailored workplace adjustments The role of employer engagement The benefits of inclusive recruitment practices. “We … -
JobAccess enters a new chapter with genU
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 … and online Support to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement through the National Disability … -
PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess
produces conveyor components. These products are used by a range of companies in the mining and engineering industries. PROK values workforce diversity. It recognises that different thinking and skills within the team can lead to developing unique products and services. PROK partnered … focused on disability employment basics, including inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments. Rory reflects, “The disability awareness training was the key part. All employees … -
JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership at Zero Project Conference 2025
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 … -
New visual branding to showcase commitment of NDRC Alumni partners to disability inclusion
Alumni represent a cohort of employers who have completed a 12-month partnership with the NDRC and are leading the way in workplace diversity. The growing alumni currently include more than 150 public and private organisations from diverse industries operating in major city centres and regional areas across Australia. With 4.4 million people with disability in Australia, … -
Capitalising on a diverse workforce new name: Overcoming fears about employing people with disability
experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use … didn’t want to offend him or his parents by saying the wrong thing,” she says. Jack has autism and is nonverbal. When his parents asked Samantha if he could do work experience, his school …