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Guidelines on reasonable adjustments
you must, by law, provide any 'reasonable adjustments' they need during the interview process and to support them in their job. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments, or … is not an unjustifiable hardship. For more information, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website. The law also says you must give an employee with disability: equal … team. For example, adjustments can help: support employees with disability by giving them the right tools to do the job retain valuable staff members who may acquire disability during their … -
Contacting possible employers
to notice you. A good email or letter: has a clear purpose uses straightforward language and short sentences is clearly set out. Asking if they have any jobs available When you write to … their business or the industry they work in include information about your skills, qualities and experience – but keep it short say why you would be a valuable employee for their business. … to get more information about a job: say which job you’re asking about. Use the job name and the reference number, if there is one in the job advertisement ask your question. If you have … -
New guide to help employers work with Inclusive Employment Australia
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 … -
Myth-busting: Is the cost to hire people with disability high?
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 … -
What is Inclusive Employment Australia
Inclusive Employment Australia can help you prepare for, find and maintain work and grow your career if you live with disability, an injury or a health condition. If you are … or are impacted by personal and/or family circumstances, the flexible service may be right for you. You can discuss with your provider which service and phase may be right for you. … -
Financial support from government services
If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support … if your work hours are limited. Centrelink can help you work out if you can get income support and which type is right for you. To get started you can: visit the Services Australia website Living with … -
“Support made all the difference”: How JobAccess helped Susanna get back to the career she loves
experienced a life-changing mountain bike accident in May 2023, she faced a long recovery and uncertainty about returning to work. The accident left her with a spinal cord injury, … in hospital. Susanna had been building an impressive career as a senior structural engineer and was determined not to let the injury hold her back. She designs buildings, manages projects, … recognised that balancing her career with realities of spinal cord injury would require the right support. “I was always pretty confident that I’d be able to come back,” Susanna said. “It … -
Complaints about disability employment or advocacy services
Enterprise, or a disability advocacy service, you can contact the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS). How to make a complaint to the CRRS To make a complaint, you can: … need to speak to someone in a language other than English, you can use the free Translating and Interpreting Service (TIS) by calling 13 14 50 . Who can use the CRRS To complain to the CRRS … Types of complaints you can make to the CRRS These can include issues such as: not getting the right pay unsafe or poor employment conditions not being respected and valued at work not getting … -
Amanda stays connected to her team with JobAccess support
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 … -
Why PwC is committed to hiring people with disability
Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied capabilities, we’d be restricting our view or ability to get talent if we … and inclusion strategy. Beyond being good for our business, we also believe that it’s the right thing to do,” says Nicole. Employment provides people with disability the many personal, …