experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use … didn’t want to offend him or his parents by saying the wrong thing,” she says. Jack has autism and is nonverbal. When his parents asked Samantha if he could do work experience, his school …

how you can support employees who have intellectual or learning disabilities, brain injury, and other conditions that affect the way people think and process information. …

Providers of Disability Employment Services (DES) and National Panel of Assessors (NPA) funded by the Australian Government have service guarantees … Disability Employment Services – Service Guarantee tailor their services to the situation and background of each client with disability, as well as to the available job opportunities display the Service Guarantee in all offices and sites make the Service Guarantee available to people with disability in accessible formats – …

job. This is called a Workplace Modification Assessment. The assessor will visit the workplace and: check the physical workplace and work areas review the tasks for the job recommend any changes to make the workplace more flexible and accessible. You need a workplace assessment if the EAF application is for more than $1,000 of …

Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability with a range of supports and services, including help with employment. As a service provider, it’s important to know what … skills to keep a job funding to pay for supports at work information about community programs and volunteering. For more information about supports and who is eligible, visit the NDIS website or call 1800 800 110 . …

Waterfalls Café owner Rachel Power has seen how creating an accessible and welcoming workplace can make a big difference. ‘It’s something that I think every business should consider doing … the rewards for the people I hire and my business outweigh any extra effort.’ By making a few changes to support its staff, … is one café that is keeping staff for longer. But for Rachel, watching how people change and grow in their work is the biggest benefit. …

To complain about NDIS services, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. For complaints about JobAccess, contact the Department of Social … Services (DSS). Make a complaint about the NDIS If you have concerns about your NDIS supports and services or want to make a complaint, contact the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission. You can contact them: online through the NDIS Commission website by …

can be full time, part time or casual. It must: be for at least 8 hours a week over 13 weeks, and expected to keep going comply with all relevant laws and meet minimum standards, such as paying award wage, superannuation and insurance meet the employment standards for the position –for example, is suitable work and …

classes on how to use the catalogue or reference. He also answers questions about research and does one-on-one consultations. Paul Kloppenborg is Daniel’s manager: ‘Daniel’s been popular amongst 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. 'Daniel’s disability …

one stop shop for all matters relating to disability employment. Through short video lessons and downloadable resources, you'll be empowered to hire people with disability and understand the necessary steps you need to take. …