News & Media

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

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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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EAF support increased to bridge disability employment gap

18 April 2023

Employers and people with disability may be eligible for increased funding support through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF).

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Disability Employment Services Grant Agreement Extension

4 April 2023

The current Disability Employment Services (DES) program has been extended for 2 years, to 30 June 2025.

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How JobAccess can support employers to be “With us, not for us” this World Down Syndrome Day

3 March 2023

People across Australia and worldwide will come together on March 21 for World Down Syndrome Day to celebrate the lives and achievements of people with Down syndrome.

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Inclusive recruitment process ‘key’ to unlock workforce potential

23 January 2023

Half of Australian managers and human resources professionals say their business has never hired a person with disability, according to a recent YouGov survey.

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