disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right workplace adjustments made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back …

their work or safety. If they do tell you, you need to make sure you respect their privacy and treat them fairly. When an employee has to tell you about their disability  An employee has … their disability, you must provide a supportive and understanding workplace. Understanding the right to privacy Information about a person’s disability can include sensitive personal details. … more open about issues disability related issues. The Privacy Act 1988 protects all employees’ rights to privacy. You can find more details about the Privacy Act at the Office of the …

make sure that people with disability are treated fairly. However, disability discrimination and harassment sometimes still happen, including in the workplace. Find out what you can do if … raising the issue with your employer doesn’t help, you can complain to: the Australian Human Rights Commission Fair Work Commission state and territory anti-discrimination organisations. …

challenging. We’ve put together tips on when to mention your disability, what to talk about, and ways to deal with some common concerns from employers. Why mention your disability at an … eligible, you can get an assessment to decide on fair pay for the work you can do. Negative responses from customers or co-workers Some employers might worry about how customers will react … for workplaces. Your privacy Information about your disability is personal and you have the right for this information to be kept private. If you think someone involved in an interview …

You can design and promote jobs in your organisation in a way that’s open, accessible and appealing to people with disability. And there are free support services that can help. You …

Reviewing and updating your policies, procedures and plans is a first step towards creating an inclusive workplace. It's also important to …

Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with … or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …

includes all employees. This includes awareness training for your team, making adjustments, and knowing the relevant laws. …

arrangements benefits of being flexible discussing arrangements responding to a request and the law. …

with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.  But many people are not aware of workplace adjustments. JobAccess’ … 2 in 5 people believe workplace adjustments are easy. most people are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of … to employers and people with disability.  The survey found most people believe employers are responsible for workplace adjustments. Yet, 72 per cent of respondents don’t know how to set up …