Job Access>Home>Instructions>How to use and search the web site>Using the Workplace Adjustment Tool—searching by disability

Using the Workplace Adjustment Tool—searching by disability

These instructions demonstrate how to use the Workplace Adjustment Tool to search for disabilities.

Step 1

Locate the JobAccess web site by typing www.jobaccess.gov.au into the navigation bar of your web browser.
Image shows internet browswer address for jobaccess.gov.au

Step 2

You will be presented with the JobAccess home page. Select ‘Free expert help' which is located under the phone number, near the centre of the screen.
Image shows JobAccess homepage

Step 3

You will be presented with the "Free expert help" page. Select "Workplace Adjustment Tool" from the left hand navigation pane.
Image shows Free Expert Help page

Step 4

This will present you with the Workplace Adjustment Tool.
Image shows Workplace Adjustment Tool

Step 5

To begin your search, select what you would like to search for at Step 1 by selecting the appropriate button. Selecting 'Disability' will allow you to search for a type of disability and will present the adjustments and solutions available related to that type of disability. Ensure that the 'Disability' button is selected to search by disability.
Images shows step one of the Worlplace Adjustment Tool with the 'Disability' option selected

Step 6

If you wish to search by 'Job requirements' see instructions for 'Using the Workplace Adjustment Tool—searching by job requirement'.

If you wish to search by 'Products or solutions' see instructions for 'Using the Workplace Adjustment Tool—searching by product or solution'.

If searching by 'Suppliers' see instructions for 'Using the Workplace Adjustment Tool—searching by supplier'.

Step 7

At Step 2, choose how you would like to search.

Option 1 allows you to search by topics (drop down menus). Option 2 allows you to enter search words. Searching by topic (drop down menus) is a more specific search that will give one particular result. Searching by search word is a broader search that will give you a number of results to explore. It is useful if you don’t really know what you are looking for.
Image shows two options for searching

Step 8

If you choose to search by a search word, go to Step 12.

If you choose to search by topic (drop down menus), select a topic using the first drop down menu. For example, select 'Physical' to search for a physical disability.
Image shows Option 1 drop down menu opened to select a topic

Step 9

Using the second drop down menu, select a sub-topic to refine your search. For example, if you are looking for solutions in the workplace to support a person with arthritis, select 'Arthritis'.
Image shows second drop down menu opened selecting a sub-topic

Step 10

After you have selected from both the drop down menus, select ‘Search’.
Image shows selections made from drop down menus and Search button

Step 11

JobAccess will take you to a page that describes the disability and presents solutions and adjustments available to support a person with that disability in the workplace. You can also find more specific information about related illnesses and conditions. Use the links on the page to explore the options available.
Image shows a page with a description of the disability and possible solutions and adjustments

Step 12

Select the job requirement that interests you to find the products and solutions available including links to suppliers of these products or solutions in your state or territory.
Image shows the job requirement and products or solutions avaliable

Step 13

If you choose to search by Option 2, enter a search word. Select 'Search'. For example, type 'Arthritis' to look for information about arthritis.
Image shows Option 2 with search word entered and Search button

Step 14

JobAccess will present the search results page. Select an item that interests you. If there is more than one page of results you can use the ‘Previous’ and 'Next' links to move between pages of search results.
Image shows Search Results

Top