As part of partnership, the NDRC Adviser reviewed PROK’s recruitment processes to provide advice on best practices. The NDRC also delivered disability awareness training, which started … important conversations about disability between the team. The training focused on disability employment basics, including inclusive language, and making reasonable adjustments. Rory … also through the recruitment review process the Adviser provided. We reviewed our website and job advertisements for better access and inclusion.” I appreciate all the efforts the Adviser and …

if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job. The organisation of more than 10,000 people already boasts many employees with disability. … year it has become an active decision to continue accessing this untapped pool of talent. “We work directly with Disability Employment Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, …

If your organisation is new to hiring people with disability, there is support and services to help. Find out where to get support with recruiting, funding for adjustments, training and more. …

made a difference Sitting for long periods was painful and difficult for Haley. Through the Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , JobAccess provided the right workplace adjustments, including specialised equipment. “JobAccess has helped me get back to work by supporting me with equipment which has helped manage my fatigue levels and my …

  Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy … “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when I’m staying in a hotel,” says Donna Purcell, Senior Manager Accessibility and … “I am unable to read the hotel directory to get information on how to call reception or room service, and I don’t always want to trek back downstairs with my guide dog to ask for help to …

Council is a local government council in Victoria. The Council wanted to improve access to jobs for people with disability. As part of its partnership with JobAccess, the organisation’s full recruitment process improved. Improving accessibility The Council worked with JobAccess to make it easier for people with disability to access jobs within its … The People and Culture team wanted to learn more about disability in the workplace and get advice from experts. That’s where the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) stepped …

count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The … types of disability and ideas for adjustments. The tool is available on the JobAccess website. Expert support just a phone call away During the webinar, attendees responded to a poll. It revealed that people didn’t feel confident offering supports in their workplace. JobAccess is available to help with the process. You can call …

the community it serves, the City looked at increasing disability representation in its workforce. To achieve this, the City partnered with the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) . The NDRC is JobAccess' employer engagement service. It partners with organisations to improve their disability knowledge and confidence. …

cooking demonstrations involve dancing, and it's a party!" he says. Andrew started his career in computer programming. But his creative flair drew him to cooking.  "I've never been one … lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), which means he faces challenges in some aspects of his job. Some of the barriers for Andrew include physical fatigue, impacting his ability to load and … fatigue that affects his capacity to remember equipment. "It was a nightmare to manage work. Carrying the equipment in and out of the car myself was challenging."  Andrew's …

Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching …