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  1. Support you may need for an interview

    You can ask for help to take part in a job interview if you need it because of a disability. This might include help with communication, extra time or transport. What kind of help can you get? Getting support can help make sure you have an equal chance during the interview process. For example : … more time to think about them if you are vision impaired, you might ask for more instructions and extra time to get to the interview if you have a learning disability, you might ask for more …
  2. JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

    JobAccess has launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.  The resource has been … Coordinator (NDRC) Manager emphasises,  “Employers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and safe workplace for both current and future employees. Knowing how to …
  3. JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments

    JobAccess has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful … way to help people with disability be safe and productive at work. The conversation guide is a practical resource that can be downloaded. It supports people to talk openly about the things …
  4. Event Wrap - All you need to know about workplace adjustments

    Offering workplace adjustments helps to create inclusive organisations. Employers are growing interested in making … for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments
  5. Upper and lower limb conditions support at work

    There are ways you can support employees with conditions that affect the use of their hands, arms and legs. This might … Making workplace adjustments You can support mobility at work with different workplace modifications and products. For example: changing the layout of the office to meet specific mobility needs moving specific workspaces to a more accessible area. You can help people who use walking …
  6. Guidelines on reasonable adjustments

    If you know an employee has a disability, you must, 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 …
  7. Workplace modifications made easy

    Sometimes when we hire people with disability, adjustments need to be made. Find out about the different supports and services available through JobAccess to make these changes. …
  8. What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support

      What is JobAccess? JobAccess is the Australian Government’s hub for disability employment support. JobAccess services are delivered by GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has … We offer people with disability: Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) Financial support for …
  9. Making physical workplace adjustments

    To ensure people with disabilities have equal access to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. You can watch …
  10. Responsibilities for work health and safety

    Employees with disabilities have the same rights as other workers regarding work health and safety. They also have the same responsibilities. Employers may need to make workplace changes to protect their employees. Health and Safety for employees with disability It’s important that your employees with disability have the support they need. Some employees may need some adjustments to make sure they’re safe at work For …