the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and welcome new employees.  Yet many workplaces do not give those employees the chance to … feel stalled in their careers and repress themselves at work 3 . A team approach Everyone is responsible for changing the systems that limit people with disability. Leaders have the power to …

Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to running a business Sarnya is self-employed, running her … performance, furthering her deep interest in how the human body works. In 2010, the timing was right for Sarnya to focus on Klemzig Massage and Health . Sarnya had studied a Bachelor of …

GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has … assistive technology, training, and workplace accessibility Resources and guidance on employee rights and workplace support. The goal is to remove barriers for people with disability at work, … reputation Access to diverse skills and perspectives. Hiring people with disability isn’t just right—it makes good business sense. Get Started with JobAccess Whether you're a jobseeker, need …

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 …

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. …

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 …