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Guidelines on workplace discrimination
mind. It may disrupt their thoughts, emotions or judgement causing disturbed behaviour and includes a disability that: presently exists previously existed but no longer exists may … a person Disability includes all physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological, and learning disabilities. It also includes physical disfigurement, disease or disease-causing … organisms. What are my legal obligations? It is important for all people to understand their rights and responsibilities at work. Your main obligations under the Disability Discrimination … -
Real life story – A passport to success
As Diversity and Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s … been approved and implemented and by 3:15 pm the minor adjustments has been put in place. My response was wow, just wow - a formal process of workplace adjustment that is conducted with … of a task they may not be familiar with and allows them more time to focus on their day-to-day responsibilities,” said Tiffany. As part of their ongoing commitment to disability inclusion, … -
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service
The Complaints Resolution and Referral Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian … type of complaints can be made 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 … meet the National Standards for Disability Services . The CRRS will help you understand your rights under these standards and improve your experience with a DES, ADE or advocacy service. The … -
Doing work experience and volunteering
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 chance to see and take part in the daily tasks of a workplace. You are not usually paid for it, and it goes for … Volunteering Victoria Volunteering WA Volunteering centres also have information about your rights as a volunteer and the laws that apply. For many volunteering roles you don’t need special … -
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Flexible working arrangements
Flexible working arrangements, such as changed hours and working from home, may help you find a better work-life balance. Flexibility may also benefit … work from home, it’s a good idea to make an agreement with your employer so it’s clear who is responsible for what. Your agreement could include: who will buy or provide any equipment, such … too noisy keeping equipment safe, well maintained and in good order. Your employer could be responsible if you have an injury while working from home. They may want to do a work health and … -
Nathan returns to work after life-changing event
in the NRL. In April 2022, Nathan was playing country rugby when an injury broke his neck and damaged his spinal cord at the C4 level of his cervical vertebrae. Nathan was unconscious for … station, and Nathan and his family also reside on the property. Nathan’s role has various responsibilities. It includes leading and managing employees, operating accounting software and managing fertiliser programs. He is also responsible for planting, yield estimation, harvesting and other production activities. Stock … -
Peak bodies and other disability associations
A range of peak bodies and associations support disability organisations and people around Australia. If you have an area of interest or want information to support … Australia Disabled People’s Organisations Australia promotes and advances the human rights and freedoms of all people with disability. It is an alliance of 4 national Disabled … -
Induction and training
As with any new starter, employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making sure induction and training is accessible what to cover in the induction process checking in with your new staff … -
Setting up flexible working arrangements
if they have pain or fatigue flexible working hours if they have a condition that changes paid and unpaid leave negotiate their roster sharing a job with a co-worker working part-time working … work-life balance. This in turn helps your organisation. Being flexible can help you: attract and keep good people reduce stress for staff improve staff confidence and productivity. … your employee works from home, their home becomes their workplace. Your organisation could be responsible if your employee gets an injury while working from home. You need to consider basic …