she has been the owner for five and a half years. “Truth be told I was scared. I didn’t want to ask the wrong questions or use the wrong words. I didn’t want to offend him or his parents by … Index, employees in inclusive teams are 19 times more likely to be very satisfied with their job than workers in non-inclusive teams. Samantha says that having Jack on the team meant that … you can break things down for everyone,” she says. “It’s meant that I’ve put more time into finding out what people’s strengths and weaknesses are, and thinking about which tasks are suited …

all Australians and plays a crucial role in delivering services that reflect and contribute to Australian society, culture and identity. The ABC is genuinely committed to representing the … with large employers across Australia to develop workplace policies and practices that help attract, employ, support and retain people living with disability. As well as providing a comprehensive job vacancy service, the NDRC carries out a host of services, including workplace training and …

Talk to your employees with disability as you would any other employee. Approach conversations in a … makes people feel comfortable, valued and a part of the team. Keep questions related to the job You can only ask questions about how an employee’s disability relates to their job. For example, you can ask: how you can change the workplace to help your employee do their job how you can change work hours or rosters to help your employee …

A workplace assessor can help decide what changes a workplace needs to support an employee with disability. They can also assess an employee’s productivity. … looks at what adjustments, equipment or services the person needs to support them to do their job. This is called a Workplace Modification Assessment. The assessor will visit the workplace …

To report abuse or neglect of a person with disability anywhere in Australia, contact the … due to a lack of understanding or ability  wilful deprivation – deliberately not providing help to someone and leaving them open to physical, mental or emotional harm. Both individuals and … information. What happens after you make a report? The Hotline staff will work with you to find the best way to deal with the abuse or neglect you’re reporting. They will give you …

No matter the industry, safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. It’s important to work together to make sure everyone is healthy and safe.  What you must do Work health and … and safety training make sure that all employees are covered by workers compensation insurance help employees return to work safely, if they experience a work-related injury.  Find out more about workplace injuries, illness and compensation at Workers compensation.  …

owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job. “One of the girls wouldn’t talk to customers at all when she started. Now she’s chatting to … and the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) offers free workplace assessments and funding to help make adjustments. “It’s something that I think every business should consider doing. At …

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 … to provide different and more holistic services to people… It’s not just about giving people a job.’ For example, Brite has been piloting a model, based on the customised employment framework … get out of their work. We then use this understanding to create opportunities within Brite, or to help individuals access jobs in the open market.’ ‘It’s not just about giving people a job. …

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against people because of their disability. It’s important to know what this … circumstances.  For example, you should not reject a candidate who is the best person for the job because they have a disability. do not discriminate indirectly by having a requirement or … the employer must make reasonable adjustments to the workplace if needed to perform the job’s the essential tasks.    To help cover the costs of making changes to a workplace go to the …

Yarra Ranges Council is a local government council in Victoria. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s …