Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy for people with disability. Take business travel, for example. “For … for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, these challenges are not insurmountable. Recognising the issue, Donna spoke with her Manager Ryan Kassel. Then, supported by Commonwealth Bank, she reached out to JobAccess to see what kind of advice or …

find a job. It also can help in the workplace to help people keep their job. Employment Support Service (DES-ESS) helps people with permanent disability to find a job. It also gives … or pain management counselling and physiotherapy. DES providers can also help you access financial and other help. For example: funding through the Employment Assistance Fund to help pay for workplace changes, such as new …

by law, provide any 'reasonable adjustments' they need during the interview process and to support them in their job. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments, or workplace … extra support or changes. Some may need minor changes that you can make easily at little or no cost. You might also get funding from the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to help make any changes. What does the law say …

legal system without going to a court trial.  “We are part of a trusted legal system to assist with disputes between people concerning money. Court trials can be stressful, time-consuming and costly, and we aim to resolve commercial matters outside court,” says David. Due to its many … As lawyers, we need to collect all the facts, work out multiple probabilities and provide support to our clients in resolving the matter.” David experiences tunnel vision as a result of …

Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert … watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective …

Your employee may be able to get funding for interpreting services through the Employment Assistance Fund. Auslan interpreters are also available for calls using the free National Relay Service (NRS).  For more information about the NRS, visit the National Relay Service website . Financial support for workplace changes The Employment Assistance Fund helps fund work-related …

60 per cent of Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. 40 per cent believe the cost of workplace adjustments are large. Accessibility is key to including 4.4 million … Only 2 in 5 people believe workplace adjustments are easy. most people are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness … 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 …

to work tasks changes to when the employee takes breaks. You and your employee might get financial support from the Employment Assistance Fund . It can help cover the costs for workplace adjustments. Make sure you apply and get approval for the funding before you …

a better understanding of disability and mental health. Your organisation may be able to get funding to cover the costs of training. Arranging awareness training Disability awareness training provides … do basic Auslan training. You can contact JobAccess for more information on training courses. Financial support for awareness training Your organisation may be able to get financial …

facilities and note any work needed to improve access.  Many auditors will also work out the cost of the changes and advise you on how to comply with the law. To find an access auditor near … executive disability champions disability mentoring disability employee networks. Getting financial support If you need to change the workplace to support employees with disabilities, the …