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JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments
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 … Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) Manager emphasises, “Employers play a crucial role in fostering a supportive, inclusive, and safe workplace for both current and future … -
Employment Assistance Fund
A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential “to protect ears from loud noises when one is younger so that the loss of hearing does not impact the … me to undertake a course in audiometry, and join my current employer,” Daniel said. In his role as an audiometrist, Daniel meets clients with hearing issues, tests their hearing, and fits … -
Getting started in your new job
Whether you’ve just finished school or you’re changing roles, there’s a lot to consider when you’re starting a new job. Make a positive start with our advice on settling in and getting set up in your new workplace. … -
Real life story – A passport to success
As Diversity and Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s role involves collaborating with all levels of the business to drive diversity, engaging at the … executive level and with other managers. “I am a person with two false legs but have never required adjustments in the workplace. However, within the first week of joining DPIE, a small … -
Developing a support plan for your staff
your employees with disability, as well as your business. Find out what to include in a plan and how to get started writing one – or download a handy template. What is a disability … if needed details of the job, including tasks, procedures and hours instructions for duties visual or written checklists and memory prompts disability awareness training for the … period the employee’s career long term. Support plans should clearly state actions, who is responsible for them, and how long they should last. Who writes the support plan? The first … -
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian … type of complaints can be made to the CRRS? These can include issues such as: Not getting the right pay Unsafe or poor employment conditions Not being respected and valued at work Not … that may be able to help you. What will the CRRS do? Providers of disability services are required to meet the National Standards for Disability Services . The CRRS will help you … -
I am a service provider
Service providers play a vital role in matching people with disability to jobs. JobAccess supports this process by providing a range of resources. Learn more about: laws, standards and codes of practice that apply to you other providers, organisations and available support stories that showcase people with disability in the workplace. Explore … -
Nathan returns to work after life-changing event
in the NRL. In April 2022, Nathan was playing country rugby when an injury broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae. Nathan was unconscious for … a sheep and cattle station, and Nathan and his family also reside on the property. Nathan’s role has various responsibilities. It includes leading and managing employees, operating accounting software and … -
Managing an employee with disability
management or help, but some might. Find out how to create a working environment that supports and includes all staff. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: supervisor awareness and responsibilities communicating with staff with disability reviewing and assessing work … -
Upper and lower limb conditions support at work
are ways you can support employees with conditions that affect the use of their hands, arms and legs. This might include equipment or small changes to work areas. There is funding available … factory worker, customer service assistant, hairdresser, waiter, nurse or teacher usually requires working while standing. This may involve doing tasks: above head height at a medium … climbing hard, or if climbing may be risky for them. For example: consider changes to the role or tasks so the employee doesn’t need to climb reduce how often employees need to climb, if …