News & Media

Regular updates about what’s new in disability employment, including media releases and upcoming events.

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New Disability Employment Services Quality Guidelines and updated DES Quality Framework now available

8 February 2024

New Disability Employment Services Quality Guidelines and updated DES Quality Framework now available

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Goal setting for 2024: access diverse talent by hiring people with disability

15 January 2024

Australian businesses can diversify their hiring strategy in 2024 by tapping into a talent pool of people with disability and engaging with free Government-funded supports like JobAccess.

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JobAccess’ national webinar highlights importance of workplace adjustments to bridge disability employment gap

12 January 2024

JobAccess held a national webinar for employers on improving access and inclusion through workplace adjustments to mark the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD) in December 2023.

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Mental health is a universal human right: how your business can support a mentally healthy workplace

11 September 2023

October 10 is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). This year’s theme is ‘Mental health is a universal human right'. Providing a healthy, inclusive and diverse workplace benefits all employees including those living with mental health conditions.

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Mental health and the workplace: A conversation could change a life

11 September 2023

R U OK? is a public health promotion charity that focuses on mental health. It encourages people to stay connected and have meaningful conversations that can help others through difficult times.

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Driving disability employment: JobAccess and NDRC welcome its 400th employer partner on board

24 August 2023

The National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) – JobAccess’ employer engagement team – recently signed its 400th employer partnership with Torrens University Australia.

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2023 Special National Minimum Wage for SWS

28 June 2023

On 20 June 2023, the Fair Work Commission issued its annual determination in relation to the Supported Wage System (SWS)

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How JobAccess can empower SMEs to achieve business growth

8 May 2023

JobAccess assists people with disability to secure and keep jobs. The program also supports small and medium enterprises (SMEs) to increase inclusivity in their workforce.

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World Day for Health and Safety at Work: promoting workplace safety for people with disability

26 April 2023

World Day for Health and Safety at Work on April 28 highlights the importance of ensuring safe and healthy work environments for all individuals, including those with disability.

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