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Video: KPMG powers disability inclusion with support from JobAccess
with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. The NDRC works with larger public and private sector … barriers and provides practical, expert advice to implement good practice in attracting, employing, and retaining people with disability. In this video, Intelligent Automation Manager … -
Tom finds his feet in new job - thanks to JobAccess
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 support for Tom through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) based on the recommendations of the assessor: Installation of … -
Inner West Council charts its disability confidence with JobAccess
Council worked with the Australian Government’s JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their disability confidence and provide equitable employment opportunities for Australians with disability. The NDRC works with larger public and … barriers and provides practical, expert advice to implement good practices in attracting, employing, and retaining people with disability. In this video, Casual Document and Information … -
Support you may need for an interview
of help is called a ‘reasonable adjustment’. If you need reasonable adjustments, contact the employer about this before the interview. Be clear about why you are mentioning your disability and what you need. What employers must do The employer has to take your disability into account for the interview. This … for an interview If you need an Auslan interpreter with you at your interview, your disability employment service (DES) provider can help organise this. If you don’t have a DES provider, you … -
How Workplace Adjustments Helped This Self-Employed Handyman Stay in Work
For Michael, being a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support … day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing grab rails in homes for people with disability. “I run my own business doing handyman work and garden maintenance. Every day is … -
Peak bodies and other disability associations
A range of peak bodies and associations support disability organisations and people around Australia. If you have an area of interest or want information to support disability employment, you can contact any of these groups. Specific disabilities and conditions … -
New visual branding to showcase commitment of NDRC Alumni partners to disability inclusion
service has launched new visual branding for Alumni Partners of the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC). JobAccess Alumni represent a cohort of employers who have completed a 12-month partnership with the NDRC and are leading the way in … with disability in Australia, improving the participation of people with disability through employment is vital to long-term sustainable and equitable economic growth. The NDRC is funded by … -
Supporting invisible disability: Haley’s journey back to work with JobAccess
Returning to work after an injury or illness can be challenging, especially when living with an invisible disability. For Rehabilitation Counselling student, Haley, support from JobAccess made all the … have an invisible disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right … -
Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people.
Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to … -
Practice makes perfect: Dr Lung’s swift return to work with support from JobAccess
looking after the dental needs of his community and doing what he does best thanks to his own personal determination, as well as guidance from an incredible implant surgeon mentor and … the dental surgery through JobAccess, including a new entry, handrails on all the walls, a new disabled toilet, and a clinic chair to support hours-long dental surgeries. “They made everything … visit www.eppingfamilydental.com.au . Like to learn more? JobAccess has managed over 58,000 applications for funding workplace adjustments since 2006. Each one makes a difference by helping …