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Financial support from government services
If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income … may also help if you can’t work many hours. Other financial support is available if you need: personal support at work help to get to work support to do an apprenticeship. Types of income … -
Teaching resilience through lived experience
Howard now teaches mathematics and religion to years nine through 12. He also mentors graduate staff and students, and he values the open exchange he has been able to foster with his students about disability and resilience. “With Covid, the boys are currently going through a really difficult … -
Disability awareness training for your workplace
There is training available to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the support you need and to support other … provides information and tips about disability in the workplace. It can help you and your co-workers: learn about different types of disability create a more supportive workplace communicate … -
Contacting possible employers
to write a formal letter rather than an email when: you’re writing a cover letter with a job application you’re writing to accept or say no to a job offer an employer has asked you to write … your letter should include: your name and address the date when you’re writing the name of the person you are writing to the position title of the person you are writing to (You can usually … don’t know their name, ask to speak to the manager or the person responsible for staffing or recruitment. Say why you’re calling, for example you’re looking for work or you’re calling for … -
Moving and mowing: Simple adjustments through JobAccess help Michael get back to life
in strife. Getting moving and mowing, thanks to JobAccess The former construction and roadside worker is still in considerable pain, particularly in his left foot. Walking is very difficult. … to be careful how he manages his rehab, recovery and pain levels. Michael was grateful to his Disability Employment Service (DES) provider , which helped him score the greenkeepers role earlier this … -
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
adjustments 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 … 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 overestimated the cost of workplace adjustments. Forty per cent of people surveyed … -
Recipe for success: JobAccess supports Andrew’s passion for cooking
and packing. Andrew carries these out independently for smaller events but engages another person when catering for larger crowds of over 40. Andrew lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in some aspects of his job. Some of the barriers for Andrew include physical fatigue, impacting his ability to load and … -
Developing a support plan for your staff
include in a plan and how to get started writing one – or download a handy template. What is a disability employment support plan? A disability employment support plan is a document created for an employee with disability. It addresses their specific needs in the workplace and help they may … awareness training for the workplace plans for skills training details about when the employer and employee may review and update the employment support plan. You can divide a support … -
Talking about mental health at work
Telling people at work about your mental health is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. Why be open about your mental health? Telling your employer about your mental health conditions may have benefits, such as: creating trust and open … These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe. You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In all other … -
Who is eligible for Employment Assistance Fund
You need to meet disability, work and Australian residency conditions to get support through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Who can use the EAF? The EAF is for people with disability who need workplace changes, equipment or services to support them to do …