be in the education system as an undiagnosed autistic. After school, Sharon received welfare support from the Government for sixteen years and then went on to work in various two-year contracts. Sharon found the work difficult due to her monotropic … 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. …

If you’ve had time away from work due to your disability, injury, illness or health condition, you might be concerned about returning to your job. There are steps you can take to get the support you may need or make changes to your … seek advice from them on when you are ready to return to work. Step 2: Plan to meet with your employer You know more than anyone else about what you can and can’t do due to your disability, …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability with a range of supports and services. The NDIS can also help you with employment. Finding and keeping a job The NDIS can help you in your job search, …

International professional services firm KPMG embarked on improving disability inclusion within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with …

If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income support may also help if you can’t work many hours. Other financial support is available if you need: personal …

year. Almost half the population will experience a mental health condition in their life. Employers can help employees deal with mental health. They can also create a supportive workplace that supports the mental health of all. Understanding mental health …

Tom was rapt to score his first job at a cabinet-making business. “I was so happy to have got myself a gig,” Tom* said. “It was … stepped in. An independent worksite assessment was organised onsite by JobAccess with Tom, his employer and an Auslan sign language interpreter to determine the disability-specific barriers and identify solutions. Auslan support for the workplace Following the worksite assessment, JobAccess organised the following …

  The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) is an essential public service for all Australians and plays a crucial role in delivering services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity. The ABC is …

There is a range of training options to help your management and employees get a better understanding of disability and mental health. … get a better understanding about disability, including facts, research and myths learn tips to support good practice in your workplace create a more supportive and inclusive workplace communicate and work …

are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million Australians with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But … benefit everyone. It is one of the best ways to give people with disability access to employment opportunities. It also supports them to be comfortable and productive at work. The research revealed that employers …