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Supporting mental health in the workplace
life. Employers can help employees deal with mental health. They can also create a supportive workplace that supports the mental health of all. Understanding mental health conditions There … point is to tell your employee that you are concerned about them. Be specific about the workplace issues you have noticed. The RU OK website has tips on how to do this in a supportive … to the employee about your concerns, you can start to make a support plan with them for the workplace. Plans may include actions to help manage symptoms. They might also key support … -
JobAccess’ new Conversation Guide designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments designed to support employers and employees in making workplace adjustments
JobAccess has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It … national survey by JobAccess . The survey found that 6 in 10 Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. Most people don’t know about the costs and benefits of putting them in … -
Ergonomics in the workplace
and improve productivity with workspaces set up to meet the needs of your employees. What is workplace ergonomics? Workplace ergonomics is about designing workplaces and practices. They should let employees do their jobs without discomfort or fatigue. … -
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
National survey found gaps in understanding of workplace adjustments. 60 per cent of Australians are not aware of workplace adjustments. 40 per … how to set up workplace adjustments for an employee with disability. JobAccess can support workplaces by providing guidance on workplace adjustments. They give employers and employees more … -
How to apply for the Supported Wage System
applies online for the employee with disability. The Department of Social Services (DSS) Assessment Team checks if the employee is eligible. They will organise an SWS eligibility test … the skills they need to do the job. The assessment team organises an assessor to come to the workplace and assess the employee's productivity. The employer and employee sign a wage … -
How Ongoing Support can help
(Work Assist) participant start providing Ongoing Support ask you to attend an Ongoing Support Assessment. The Ongoing Support Assessment determines how much assistance you need to help … appointments advice about job redesign, for example changing or swapping tasks a comprehensive workplace assessment and help to identify and implement reasonable adjustments help to apply for … -
Workplace strategies
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Interviewing people with disability
disability might affect how they do the job and work safely. You can ask about: changes to the workplace that will support them to do the job. changes to work hours or rosters to help them do better in the role. keeping the workplace safe for them and everyone else. You can’t ask personal questions about the lifestyle … you get angry with other people? Have you ever lost a job because of your disability? Other assessments Make sure any assessments in the recruitment process are in accessible formats. For … -
What the Employment Assistance Fund can cover
The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover the costs of workplace changes and equipment for eligible employees with disability. It can also fund Auslan … includes any equipment to support work health and safety for all staff. Physical changes to workplaces Physical changes can include changes to a building or to a workspace to make the … -
Helping staff return to work after injury or illness
tasks consider if the employee will need any training talk about whether you can make any workplace changes to help your employee do the job. Step 3: Make workplace adjustments Make any changes needed before your employee returns to work. Depending on … you apply and get approval for the funding before you pay for the changes. Consider a free workplace assessment To find out what adjustments your workplace needs, consider a free workplace …