program. It assists people with disability, injury, or health condition to prepare for, find and maintain work and grow their career. It replaced the Disability Employment services (DES) program on 1 November … partnership with an Inclusive Employment Australia provider can help an employer find the right staff and create a more inclusive workplace. Employers can also get free advice on hiring …

Hiring people with disabilities is expensive. Costs for workplace changes, extra supervision, and lower productivity can add up. Reality: The data tells a very different story. 1. … $1 spent on workplace changes, employers can save $40. Adjustments help individual employees and also bring business benefits. These include keeping talent, cutting re-hiring costs, and … contrary, low-cost changes can result in big savings—both money-wise and culturally. With the right support and planning, hiring inclusively is both the right choice and a smart business …

experienced a life-changing mountain bike accident in May 2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, … in hospital. Susanna had been building an impressive career as a senior structural engineer and was determined not to let the injury hold her back. She designs buildings, manages projects, … recognised that balancing her career with realities of spinal cord injury would require the right support. “I was always pretty confident that I’d be able to come back,” Susanna said. “It …

For Amanda, nursing is about more than clinical care. It’s about communication, teamwork, and being there for patients when it matters most. As a registered nurse and senior staff member at St Vincent’s Private Hospital, no two days are  the same. “My job … ease.” “They also provided a device I can use in meetings, which has been fantastic.” With the right adjustments in place, Amanda has been able to stay connected to her work, her patients, and …

When Xzavier fell seriously ill last year, he never imagined how much his life and career would change. “I caught meningitis, transverse myelitis and encephalitis,” Xzavier explains. “It affected my brain and spine, and I lost the ability to … But returning to work wasn’t easy. To make the transition sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier …

a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support his family. Each day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing … how they could help keep me employed and make my day-to-day work easier and they were right,” says Michael. Since then, Michael has received funding for lightweight tools. This …

for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments … are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The changes can be around the job, processes or the working environment. … to making changes for accessibility. Accessible workplaces are open to larger talent pools and attract more diverse employees. Some changes make workplaces more productive for everyone. …

The  Department for Child 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 view … culture The DCP's Disability Access and Inclusion Plan 2020-2024 outlines steps to promote the rights of South Australians living with disability. It ensures that everyone enjoys equal access …

Despite a shock diagnosis, this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career ambitions. …

Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, shares their challenges and hopes for a strong future. A mix of experience and fresh ideas is allowing Brite to flourish … trade on it, rather it is a value-add.’ ‘Under the NDIS, funding for employment supports are rightly connected to the individual, not any one organisation. This creates the need for …