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Flexible working arrangements
working arrangements are changes to your standard work arrangement. You agree with your employer or supervisor to these changes. There are many ways work arrangements can be flexible. This will depend on the person and the job. For example: having regular breaks if you have pain or fatigue changing your … finish times taking unpaid leave having a say about your work schedule sharing a job with a co-worker working part time being able to work from home. Benefits of flexibility Flexible working … -
Paving the way: Improving mental health awareness in the workplace
a full-time co-writer and designer at Panorama Magazine , a publication dedicated to helping people on their mental health recovery journey. The magazine is created by people who are dealing … itself on having a practical approach towards recovery that is grounded in experience. Grant lives with schizophrenia, and has previously spent many years in a long-term mental health ward. Working tirelessly at his recovery and with the goal of living once more out in society, Grant now does exactly that, with his wife. “It took me a long … -
What is supported employment?
Supported employment is a type of job for people with disability who need extra ongoing support while they are at work. Workplaces that offer these … -
Creating a good resume
resume should provide all the key information about your experience and work history that an employer needs to know. A typical resume includes: your name and contact details a short summary about you or your career goals employment history education and training work skills. You might add other sections, such as … point. There are also many jobs websites that have free resume templates. If you have a Disability Employment Services provider, you can also talk to them about helping with your … -
Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career
and secondary schools in Melbourne’s Eastern suburbs, someone suggested that because of his disability he should be educated alongside others with disability. He was enrolled in a … him down a far more successful and inspiring path. “If not, I would have quite easily ended up living in a home and working in what used to be called a sheltered workshop. But because of support from organisations like JobAccess I have been able to live a full and satisfying life.” Not everyone could see his abilities But it hasn’t been easy … -
Focusing on ability for workplace success
the teaching staff, and having him here is breaking down some of the stereotypes of what people with disability can and can’t do.’ Paul focuses on Daniel’s ability rather than his disability. … with disability want to do – contribute. That’s how I feel anyway,’ says Daniel. Benefits of employing people with disability Being open to employing a person with disability can lead … -
Self-employed Sharon is changing the future for autistic people
neurodiverse, there are patterns of brain functioning and development that are more common. People who have this more common brain type are considered to be neurotypical and people who do … “I’m on a social mission changing how people think about autism,” shared Sharon. Combining her lived experience as an autistic person, her research, work experience and her passions, Sharon is busy driving impact in the … -
Applying for jobs
job, or haven’t applied for one for a while, you might need to create or update your resume. Employers will usually ask for a cover letter with your resume. And for some jobs you might need to respond to selection criteria. … -
I want to hire someone with disability
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I want to make a complaint or report abuse
ensure they are aware of the concerns (e.g. funding, unmet needs, support services). National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline The National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline (the … by the department under the Disability Services Act 1986 (Cth). The CRRS will handle your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy … GL Resolution . What we collect ‘Personal information’ is any information or opinion about an individual whose identity is apparent, or can reasonably be ascertained, from the information. …