visit a Services Australia service centre . You usually need to have an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) before you can receive support. If you need an ESAt, it will be arranged when … it over the phone if that suits you. A qualified health or allied health professional does the assessment. You may need to give medical evidence. Medical evidence provided for your ESAt must …

occupational therapists, who provide expert, confidential and tailored advice regarding workplace adjustments at first contact. Workplace adjustments include administrative, environmental or procedural changes to enable …

let you talk about how you’ll do the tasks in your job let you talk about changes to the workplace or flexible working arrangements to support you to do your job. Sharing information … for your internal website or newsletter organising disability awareness training for your workplace . These conversations can help promote positive and inclusive attitudes within the workplace. Financial help with changes in the workplace Through the Employment Assistance Fund …

you will undertake. The job plan may include information from your Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) or Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) if you had one. Visit Who is eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia for more information on these assessments. The provider will use the job plan to decide what services you need. You and your … talking to your employer and people you work with ongoing help in your job changing your workplace. If you risk losing your job because of disability, illness, or health condition you …

Waterfalls Café owner Rachel Power has seen how creating an accessible and welcoming workplace can make a big difference. ‘It’s something that I think every business should consider …

a document created for an employee with disability. It addresses their specific needs in the workplace and help they may need to settle into or keep a job long term. Not every employee with disability needs a plan.  A support plan might include: information on workplace changes and special equipment, if needed details of the job, including tasks, … duties visual or written checklists and memory prompts disability awareness training for the workplace plans for skills training details about when the employer and employee may review and …

an employee tells you about their disability, you must provide a supportive and understanding workplace. Understanding the right to privacy Information about a person’s disability can include … in the same situation you must protect employees with disability from harassment in the workplace. Find out more about guidelines on workplace discrimination . …

and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the National Disability … seekers. With around 50 attendees, the key insights shared include: The importance of tailored workplace adjustments The role of employer engagement The benefits of inclusive recruitment …

as ever.” What does this mean? JobAccess is the Australian Government’s national hub for workplace and disability employment. We offer: Free, expert advice via phone and online Support to promote the employment of people with disability Access to workplace adjustments and funding Employer and industry engagement through the National …

available to help staff understand different types of disability and create a more supportive workplace. You may also be able to get funding for the training. You can watch this video with …