Stories
These stories describe the diverse experiences of people with disability in the workforce, including their experience using JobAccess, disclosing disability and employer flexibility.
Managing Mental Health at Work
A JobAccess Alumni event co-hosted by Department of Natural Resources, Mines and Energy (DNRME), Queensland.
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A new pool of talent waiting for employers
Meet Tom, Baker’s Assistant at Banjo’s Bakery Café
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How could an inclusive culture benefit your workplace?
Meet Nikki Andersen, Digital Content and Rights Officer at University of Southern Queensland
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Workplace confidence with disability employment drives success
Meet James Phillis, Australia and New Zealand CEO of SMEC Australia & New Zealand
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Why one workplace adjustment can have benefits for many
Meet Neslihan Sari, Paralegal at Public Transport Victoria.
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How disability employment can spark innovation
Meet Kenny, Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Australia.
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Employer partnership: Glen Eira City Council
Strength in diversity: Glen Eira City Council walks the talk in community inclusion.
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Employer partnership: Curtin University
Top of the class: Curtin University leading the way in accessible workplaces.
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Breaking barriers with the Employment Assistance Fund
Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank
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Unlocking Potential: resources and support to enable inclusive workplaces
A JobAccess employer seminar co-hosted by Monash University.
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Why disability employment isn’t a Fringe issue
Meet Simon Abrahams, Creative Director & CEO at Melbourne Fringe.
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Why inclusion and accessibility strategies are good for business
Meet Niall Betteridge, Director, Enterprise Architecture at PwC.
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How disability employment benefits big workforces
Meet Kevin Green, Cleaning Supervisor at Compass Group Australia.
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JobAccess Employer partnership: Sofitel Sydney Wentworth
Sofitel opens door to an untapped talent pool.
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Why PwC is committed to hiring people with disability
Meet Nicole. Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC.
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Setting up disability employment to succeed
Meet Ebru Dogan. Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast University Hospital.
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How employing people with disability benefits the workplace
Meet Daniel. Liaison Librarian at William Angliss Institute.
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Niall Betteridge
Meet Niall. Director of Enterprise Architecture at PwC, tennis enthusiast and hearing impaired.
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Claire Mitchell
Meet Claire. Administration Assistant at Lady Cilento Children’s Hospital School, leader and born with Down Syndrome.
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Dinesh Palipana
Meet Dr Dinesh Palipana. Doctor at Gold Coast Health, high achiever and acquired quadriplegic.
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Kevin Green
Meet Kevin. Cleaning Supervisor at Compass Group, loving husband and born with Dwarfism.
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Carly Findlay
Meet Carly. Access and Inclusion Coordinator at Melbourne Fringe, writer and born with Ichthyosis.
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DES Overview
This video provides information relevant to people with disability, employers, providers, and stakeholders and where to find more information.
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DES Provider
This video explains the providers’ obligations; how providers’ need to work with participants and employers and how funding/financial incentives.
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DES Participant
This video will explain what to expect; participant rights and obligations and where to find more information.
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DES Employer
This video explains the relationship with the employer and DES provider, along with and services and support employers can receive.
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The diversity of disability in the workplace
This video showcases the diverse types of work performed by people with disability.
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Disclosing disability in the workplace
This video describes several people’s experience disclosing their disability at work.
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Australian Government assistance provided for the workplace
This video explains the range of Australian Government support people with disability have accessed to assist them in the workplace.
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Employer flexibility in the workplace
This video showcases people with disability describing their experience establishing flexible working arrangements with their employer.
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