Samantha Kourtis first met Jack he was 16. Jack’s parents were asking Samantha if he could do work experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five … his school thought he wouldn’t be capable. But, Samantha decided to give him a chance. And it worked. “A big part of our success was the partnership I had with Jack’s mum, Margaret. She never … making me feel ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability with a range of supports and services, including help with employment. As a service provider, it’s important to know what the NDIS can offer …

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 …

Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give … read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …

Find out how you can help employees with physical disability. Staff with vision, hearing and physical conditions can thrive at work with the right support. There is funding available for workplace changes and services.  …

A good resume can make a difference in helping you get a job. It shows employers your skills, work experience, qualifications and interests. What to include in your …

Many job advertisements will list some requirements you need to write responses to. These can be … you start your response. If there is anything you’re not sure about, you can contact the employer to ask for more information. Keep it clear and to the point Your response should be … task, action, result: Situation – Set the scene for your example, such as where you were working and when it happened. Task – Describe the task or problem you worked on. Action – Explain …

law in Australia to discriminate against a person with disability. This includes in terms of employment, using services and accessing public places. Learn more about workplace discrimination … disability rights in Australia. Assessing your workplace accessibility An access auditor can help assess how accessible your workplace is now. They will study your site and facilities and … that deal with: equal employment opportunity or diversity  reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements accessibility handling disability information returning to work after injury …