any modifications or adjustments they might need. According to Gavin and Raylee, support for employers who want to hire people with disability is crucial. The pair have been working with JobAccess , the Australian Government’s national hub for disability employment information and advice, since they first employed a person with disability eight years ago. “Having Chris as part of our team also means …

the impact of their disability, injury or health condition.  Ongoing Support is a free service funded by the Australian Government and is available through Inclusive Employment Australia. An Inclusive Employment Australia provider will work with you and your employer to provide Ongoing Support to help you keep your job. Employers are also supported by …

your employees and create a workplace that is accessible for all. You may also be able to get funding for workplace changes and services.  …

hands, arms and legs. This might include equipment or small changes to work areas. There is funding available to help cover the costs. Fine hand coordination and lifting Conditions that … For jobs that involve a lot of walking, like sales, retail and cleaning, there are changes employers and staff can make reduce the impact on the body. For example: correct floor coverings, … and working up high can be a health and safety risk at work. Employers or people who are self-employed must assess safety risks and find ways to prevent or control the risk of injury. Making …

You and your employer can work together to make changes that can help you to do your job. That might include … or tasks, making physical changes to the workplace, or buying equipment. You can apply for funding to cover the cost of some changes. …

Conduct is a set of guidelines that must be followed by anyone providing disability services funded by the Commonwealth through the Disability Services and Inclusion Act 2023. This includes Inclusive Employment Australia providers and the National Panel of Assessors providers. Read the Code of …

seek advice from them on when you are ready to return to work. Step 2: Plan to meet with your employer You know more than anyone else about what you can and can’t do due to your disability, … employer to discuss your situation and what support you might need. If you have a Inclusive Employment Australia provider , they can help you have the discussion with your employer. Step 3: … to support you. You might be able to get help to cover the cost of changes through the Employment Assistance Fund . Find out more about types of reasonable adjustments . Funding and …

(NDRC) explains why inclusive workplaces matter, how adjustments support everyone, and how employers 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 …

The benefits of employing people with disability are clear. Research shows people with disability are: more productive have a better safety record are more reliable are more cost-effective to employ 1 . Australian employers are seeing the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the …

JobAccess Recognised for Disability Employment Leadership. JobAccess has been celebrated as a world-leading program that helps remove … leadership in supporting disability employment. The award recognises JobAccess for helping employers create inclusive and accessible workplaces and for its success in helping people with …