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Breaking barriers with the Employment Assistance Fund
example. “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and … or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, … -
City of Adelaide and JobAccess partnership increases inclusion and accessibility for people with disability
Adelaide partnered with JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their recruitment and employment practices, making the workplace more inclusive and … our focus on accessible employment and provided us with tools and resources to take action, helping us to make meaningful and sustainable changes.” – Davin Jaehne, Talent Acquisition … Adelaide also embraced a flexible working policy for their team, again a cost free initiative helping to build accessibility and inclusion in the workplace. “The flexible working agreements … -
Doing work experience and volunteering
Work experience can be a great first step towards getting a job. Learn more about how it can help you and ways to get experience, including as a volunteer. What is work experience? Work experience gives you a … -
Inclusive Hiring and Disability Employment: Circana’s Journey with JobAccess
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 numbers, Circana also want to create a workplace where everyone can thrive. That commitment led them to JobAccess. A … more people with disability,” Jessica explained. “I thought JobAccess could be a great service to help us do that. It’s great to partner with a service that is so knowledgeable in this area.” … -
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 … -
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 … -
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 … -
Creating a good resume
A good resume can make a difference in helping you get a job. It shows employers your skills, work experience, qualifications and interests. What to include in your resume Your resume should provide all the key information about your … -
How your personal information is protected
There are privacy laws in Australia to protect your personal and sensitive information. Your Inclusive Employment Australia provider … Employment Australia provider may need to collect this information when you’re applying for jobs or starting a new job. For more on what is personal and sensitive information , visit the Office of the Australian … -
Who is eligible for Employment Assistance Fund
You need to meet disability, work and Australian residency conditions to get support through the … with disability who need workplace changes, equipment or services to support them to do their job or get a job. To be eligible for the EAF, you must: be an Australian resident have a job, or … support. For example: if you need Auslan interpreting at a job interview assisted technology to help you look for work. What is an Australian resident? An Australian resident is a person who …