employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or their safety, or the safety of their co-workers. If any of these apply, employees should only need to explain … talk to their employer about making changes. These adjustments might include flexible start or finish times. They don’t have to tell their employer about the mental health issue itself. The …

your organisation online. Whether it's reading a job description, watching a recruitment video or applying on your website. Common recruitment practices can sometimes create barriers for … form that requires a mouse to navigate may be unusable for people who rely on a keyboard or screen reader. A PDF that isn’t accessible may mean that not everyone has the same information … avoid jargon, short sentences, and clear formatting. Make sure your PDFs are accessible (or provide Word/HTML alternatives). Check your website Does it meet the WCAG 2.1 AA standard ? If …

Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and other neurological or developmental conditions.To learn more about these terms visit the Reframing Autism website . The term ‘neurotypical’ or ‘non-neurodivergent’ refers to people whose brains function similarly to most of their peers. … bias means attitudes and perceptions that are held in our subconscious, prompting hidden or unconscious, biases. Unconscious bias happens automatically and is triggered by making quick …

and celebrate positive changes and share success stories. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: tracking your organisation's progress ways …

disabling fatigue, and dysautonomia. My body doesn’t maintain blood pressure, heart rate, or temperature normally,” she says. “Being sick is expensive. With specialist appointments, … connected.” As her condition progressed, staying comfortable and safe became harder. Sitting or standing for more than a few minutes was painful, and even simple tasks like opening heavy doors or carrying a coffee became difficult. That’s when her employer suggested she contact JobAccess …

to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: what the EAF can cover who can use the EAF …

services can help you understand and make changes. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need …

moulding, and welding metal and steel to fix faults, welding and bolting structures together or identifying and solving various challenges depending on the project Clay is working on. As a … and efficiently. Clay didn’t want to interrupt his colleagues when needing assistance to lift or move things. Clay also had difficulty undertaking some aspects of fabricating tasks using his … attached scissor lift. Clay can put the table at different angles; instead of turning sideways or crawling under it, he can turn it where he needs it.  “Essentially Clay can work with the …

And there are free support services that can help. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: writing job descriptions flexible work …

support of people behind you.” For employers supporting someone return to work after an injury or illness, Maddie suggests being open-minded. “Try to be understanding and show empathy. Try to … the square about what people can do with a disability.” To find out how we can support you or your workplace, call 1800 464 800 or submit an enquiry today. …