Sarnya’s journey from the corporate world to Paralympics and now as a self-employed business owner has been driven by her passion for helping people. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to running a business Sarnya is self-employed, running her … performance, furthering her deep interest in how the human body works. In 2010, the timing was right for Sarnya to focus on Klemzig Massage and Health . Sarnya had studied a Bachelor of …

An interview is a way for employers to find out more about you and how you can do the job. It’s also your chance to find out more about the employer. Our tips … to explain or clarify it. This shows that you’re not afraid to ask questions to get things right. You can also ask to come back to the question later. Be confident in your responses. Avoid saying ‘I might…’ or ‘I guess…’.  You can start your sentences with: ‘I can…’ ‘I …

services to people with disability, you must follow all legislation, regulations, by-laws and requirements that apply where you operate. This includes Commonwealth, state, territory and local laws. Find out more about the main laws that apply to service providers. … or that results in disturbed behaviour. For more information, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission’s A brief guide to the Disability Discrimination Act . Privacy law The …

interview, the employer can only ask questions about how it might affect how you do the job and work safely. You also have the right to privacy. What employers can ask about your disability At a job interview, an employer … changes to work hours or rosters to help you in the role keeping the workplace safe for you and everyone else. The employer can’t ask personal questions about your lifestyle. They also …

employees need to quickly get out of the workplace in an emergency. As an employer it is your responsibility to: make an evacuation plan put the evacuation plan in a place where everyone can easily access it keep the plan up to date provide information and training to all employees on the emergency procedures in the plan. Personal emergency … emergency evacuation plans. These plans should include things like: diagrams of the location and evacuation route information about the person’s disability and access needs who will assist …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover the costs of workplace changes and equipment for eligible employees with disability. It can also fund Auslan interpreters and other workplace support services. JobAccess refunds the costs after you apply for the EAF and get approval. Workplace changes are also called ‘workplace modifications’, ‘workplace …

- she works full-time, raises two teenage children, manages her own life coaching business, and even finds time for thrill-seeking on weekends. But the daily challenges she experiences as a result of her blindness mean that she needs extra support - and with JobAccess, Fiona knows she can get the help she needs to continue to thrive. From an … with JobAccess is the personalised service with her case manager and always getting prompt responses to enquiries, she adds. Does Fiona have any advice for other people living with …

with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital glaucoma from birth. Before Neslihan first … before I committed.” “I was even able to swap a piece of equipment that wasn’t quite right for me. I wasn’t happy with it, so JobAccess was willing to swap it with something that …

A disability action plan shows your support for customers and employees with disabilities. It’s a positive step for your organisation. It also shows how … people with disability. It covers the accessibility of your organisation’s goods, services and buildings, like bathrooms. It can also include your employment policies and practices.  Under … organisations. For information on creating a disability action plan, see the Australian Human Rights Commission page, Developing an effective DDA Action Plan . …

GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has … assistive technology, training, and workplace accessibility Resources and guidance on employee rights and workplace support. The goal is to remove barriers for people with disability at work, … reputation Access to diverse skills and perspectives. Hiring people with disability isn’t just right—it makes good business sense. Get Started with JobAccess Whether you're a jobseeker, need …