if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job. The organisation of more than 10,000 people already boasts many employees with disability. … year it has become an active decision to continue accessing this untapped pool of talent. “We work directly with Disability Employment Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, …

made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back to work by supporting me with equipment which has helped manage my fatigue levels and my …

simple changes to workspaces. You can also get funding for workplace changes and interpreting services. Deafness and hearing loss at work How an employee’s hearing affects the way they work can depend on: the type and level of … lipreading, Auslan, written instructions or a mix of these. Supporting clear communication To help employees who lipread or use visual hints to understand, you can: get the person’s attention …

If your organisation is new to hiring people with disability, there is support and services to help. Find out where to get support with recruiting, funding for adjustments, training and more. …

  Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy … “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and … “I am unable to read the hotel directory to get information on how to call reception or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to …

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 … of your job description or task list, so they understand what you do in your job. This will help your doctor tell you when you can return to work. They might say it’s okay to return to work …

Whether you’ve just finished school or you’re changing roles, there’s a lot to consider when you’re starting a new job. Make a positive start with our advice on settling in and getting set up in your new workplace. …

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their return a success. Step 1: Meet with your employee Your employee is the best source of information about what they can and can’t do and what support they need. You should meet with them to discuss their situation. You should: ask your employee if their doctor has approved a date to return to work talk about whether your employee needs to ease back into work. For example, at first they …

Council is a local government council in Victoria. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s full recruitment process improved. Improving accessibility The Council worked with JobAccess to make it easier for people with disability to access jobs within its … The People and Culture team wanted to learn more about disability in the workplace and get advice from experts. That’s where the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) stepped …