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  1. JobAccess enters a new chapter with genU

      genU has been contracted to deliver the National JobAccess Service on behalf of the Department of Social Services (DSS). … Employment Australia, Workforce Australia, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme. Find out more about how we can help you today: I’m a person with a disability I’m an employer I’m a service provider …
  2. Celebrating twenty years of JobAccess

    Government launched JobAccess. What started as a simple idea - that everyone deserves support to find, keep, and thrive at work - has grown into Australia's national hub for disability … candidates with disability The NDRC has run over 450 disability awareness training sessions, helping more than 12,000 frontline workers gain practical inclusion skills. "Without JobAccess, many people with disability would resign from work, lose their jobs or be less productive at work. JobAccess provides value for money, as it reduces costs to
  3. Disability inclusion at work: why belonging matters

    can build safer, stronger teams. JobAccess is government funded and supports employers to confidently recruit and retain people with disability. Find out more about becoming a partner …
  4. Right on track: National coach and Paralympian describes new wheelchair through JobAccess as game changing

    Paralympian and now NSW Institute of Sport National Coach, Louise Sauvage , is set to receive a custom-built wheelchair in the coming months. This game changing support will help Louise in her role coaching and mentoring athletes. Louise’s work and recognition on and off … will give me greater freedom and reduced anxiety when I travel for work,” said Louise. Louise finds her job incredibly rewarding Louise describes her role as National Coach as a privilege. …
  5. Meet Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria

    employing people with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital … PTV, her new colleagues were taken through a training session with Vision Australia around how to work with a colleague with a vision impairment. “They brought everyone together for a team … and assessments are available through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), which aims to help employers to buy work related modifications for employees with disability. Once she …
  6. Induction and training

    employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan … Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff member. …
  7. Making her mark

    works full-time, raises two teenage children, manages her own life coaching business, and even finds time for thrill-seeking on weekends. But the daily challenges she experiences as a result … blindness mean that she needs extra support - and with JobAccess, Fiona knows she can get the help she needs to continue to thrive. From an early age, Fiona has had the courage to test her limits, moving …
  8. Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders

    a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, … maintaining gardens, mowing lawns, landscaping and interacting with clients and colleagues, to name a few. Michael has multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in carrying … Support Service team. Michael adds, “They saw I was exhausted and asked ‘what can we do to help?’” He went on to apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess …
  9. How employers can better support employees with disability

      Creating an inclusive workplace for employees with disability isn’t just the right thing to do, it makes good business sense. By making small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff … team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. 1. Make workplace adjustments standard practice You must provide reasonable … hours or changes to work routines. These adjustments help employees fully take part in their job. To make this easier, you can use the Workplace Adjustment Passport from JobAccess. It’s an …
  10. Neurodivergence and the workplace: Reducing unconscious bias in the recruitment process

    two categories: those who are ‘neurodivergent’ and those who are ‘neurotypical’. According to Reframing Autism, the term ‘neurodivergent’ is used to describe “people whose brains are … is also higher than that of people without disability. Embracing neurodivergence at work can help businesses broaden their talent pool. They can unlock innovation, reach new markets, grow … candidates an equal chance to show their fit for the role and thrive at work:  Simplify your job advertisements : use clear, straight to the point language and mention in the job ad that …