Stories

These stories describe the diverse experiences of people with disability in the workforce, including their experience using JobAccess, disclosing disability and employer flexibility.

Jude Lee sitting in a wheelchair and smiling at the camera.
Legal Eagle Jude thanks JobAccess for supporting stellar career

Jude Lee – once a litigation lawyer in the big end of town prosecuting the likes of giant corporate raider the late Alan Bond – has always had a vision of what was possible for him.
A man standing in a garden and smiling at the camera (used for representation purposes only).
Moving and mowing: Simple adjustments through JobAccess help Michael get back to life

For Michael* finally being able to work after a few dreadful accidents left him with permanent severe injuries means far more than just being gainfully employed.
The transformative power of work
The transformative power of work

For Waterfalls Café owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job.
Video: KPMG powers disability inclusion with support from JobAccess

International professional services firm KPMG embarked on improving disability inclusion within the organisation with support from the Australian Government's JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) program. 
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Capitalising on a diverse workforce new name: Overcoming fears about employing people with disability

When Samantha Kourtis first met Jack he was 16. Jack’s parents were asking Samantha if he could do work experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five and a half years.
Sarnya is sitting while smiling to camera, wearing a blue top and holding a white mug.
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.

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.