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The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are … funded: Inclusive Employment Australia; Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or Disability Advocacy services. Making a complaint to the CRRS The CRRS is open Monday to Friday, 9am to 7pm Australian Eastern Standard … -
Employment Assistance Fund
and video conferencing to clients across the country who require support with their hearing or adjustment of their hearing aids. “Something I believe in and always share with my clients is … Did you know? Hearing loss is one of the most common conditions affecting Australians. A 2017 report by the Hearing Care Industry Association and Deloitte Access Economics found that hearing … of people with hearing loss estimated at $9.3 billion. The World Health Organisation reports that 60% of childhood hearing loss and 37% of hearing loss in adults is due to … -
How employers can better support employees with disability
for employees with disability. This could include: adaptive equipment flexible work hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To … Fund (EAF) provides funding for things like assistive technology, Auslan interpreting, or training. By using the EAF, you can make adjustments faster and at no cost to your business. … with disability Hiring people with disability is good for business. Employers consistently report benefits such as: higher staff retention more diverse ideas and a more inclusive … -
NDRC partnership improves recruitment policies and practices at Legal Aid NSW
Strategy and Inclusion Legal Aid NSW “The NDRC Adviser provided a tailored and comprehensive report to improve our end-to-end recruitment process.” said Rania. After receiving the report, Legal Aid NSW began to implement the recommendations to create a more inclusive … -
Celebrating twenty years of JobAccess
clients already supported are stories of people who stayed in work, found their footing, or discovered support they never knew existed. From three staff to a national service JobAccess … a question about disability and work, whether they are an employer, a person with disability, or a service provider. Today, the program delivers three core services: The National Advice Line. … The results show a measurable shift in workplace culture: 87% of NDRC employer partners reported a positive shift in attitude towards employing people with disability 83% said they had … -
Breaking barriers: Department for Child Protection embraces disability inclusion through JobAccess partnership
Protection (DCP) , SA plays a pivotal role in keeping children and young people safe from abuse and harm. It also offers care to those who experience neglect in their family homes. With a … employment. The NDRC also provides a vacancy distribution service to employers – big or small. Call JobAccess at 1800 464 800 to connect with the NDRC. You can also submit an online … -
Can an employer ask if you have a disability?
about their rights: Can an employer ask if I have a disability during the hiring process or while I'm employed? In Australia, the short answer is, no. Under the Disability Discrimination … can't ask about your disability unless it directly affects your ability to do the job or creates a safety risk. They also can’t ask about your medical history, lifestyle, or personal information that isn’t relevant to your role. JobAccess can help you understand your … -
What is a workplace adjustment?
If you have heard the term workplace adjustment but are not sure what it means or whether it applies to you, you are not alone. It is one of the most common questions we get … job safely and effectively. Some common examples include: providing assistive technology or specialised equipment. making all recruitment materials available in accessible or alternative formats. changing working hours or allowing flexible arrangements. adding ramps, … -
Making physical workplace adjustments
to work, you may need to adjust the workplace physically. For example, changes to fittings or furniture. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: examples of physical adjustments working … -
Managing an employee with disability
Many people with disability won’t need any specific 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 …