small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff for longer Build a stronger team culture and bring in new perspectives.  Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. … disability inclusion are supported. JobAccess provides guidance on communication, supervisor responsibilities, and managing disability at work. 7. Understand legal rights and responsibilities As an employer in Australia, you need to be across your obligations …

10 is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). This year’s theme is ‘Mental health is a universal human right'. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone's mental health. Mental health and work: interesting … the counselling will assist the person in carrying out their job duties. Most assistance is in response to depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety and anger management issues. How …

  Searching for a job and career progression can be challenging enough without the added worry of sharing personal health information. Many people with disability wonder about their rights: Can an employer ask if I have a disability during the hiring process or while I'm … personal information that isn’t relevant to your role. JobAccess can help you understand your rights and know how to share information safely , so you can access the support you need to …

with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But many people are not aware of workplace adjustments. JobAccess’ … 2 in 5 people believe workplace adjustments are easy. most people are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of … to employers and people with disability.  The survey found most people believe employers are responsible for workplace adjustments. Yet, 72 per cent of respondents don’t know how to set up …

Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half of Tania’s team live with spinal … Tania describes JobAccess as “an absolute joy to deal with.” “They’ve always been really responsive and gone the extra mile to make sure our clients are supported with the equipment they …

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 employment. Behind … they never knew existed. From three staff to a national service JobAccess was created in response to a recommendation from the Australian Human Rights Commission. It was designed to be a single, free point of contact for anyone with a …

At Circana, data is everything. Circana is a leading analytics company in the retail and FMCG sectors. They help companies understand what their customers are buying. But beyond … where everyone can thrive. That commitment led them to JobAccess. A Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion Circana has always been passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). …

disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right workplace adjustments made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back …

adjustments for their employees with disability. The goal is to improve their hiring process and policies related to disability employment. Legal Aid NSW partnered with the National … partnership raised awareness about challenges people with disability face when finding a job and provided expert guidance on how to address the gaps. It also improved the HR team’s ability … working with JobAccess for some time, getting support with implementing workplace adjustments and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund. This support has helped Legal Aid NSW create …

launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful conversations.  The resource uses feedback from the recent national survey by … 10 Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. Most people don’t know about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. Workplace adjustments are key to having an inclusive …