“Reading is essential to practice law. If I can’t read without additional support and do my job, I would be unemployable,” adds David. He learnt about JobAccess through Quantum – a provider of products and services for people with low vision – and went on to apply for the Employment Assistant Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess website. What is the Employment Assistance … These can include buying equipment, modifications or accessing services for people with disability. The EAF is available to eligible people with disability who are about to start a job, …

this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career … of the team with her sights set on one day becoming Gallery Registrar. “When you acquire a disability, and haven’t always lived with one, it’s quite confronting to be suddenly faced with obstacles. You are thrown into …

As with any new starter, employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure …

JobAccess was proud to take part in the Disability Employment Australia (DEA) Conference 2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought … workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) Manager shared the stage to discuss how JobAccess works with …

There are laws that apply when you employ staff with disability. Understand what you need to do to be fair and comply – from advertising and recruiting to making adjustments. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. …

Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy for people with disability. Take business travel, for example. “For a person with a disability, one of the most frustrating things is having access to information when … my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, these challenges are not insurmountable. Recognising the issue, Donna …

stepped in. An independent worksite assessment was organised onsite by JobAccess with Tom, his employer and an Auslan sign language interpreter to determine the disability-specific barriers and identify solutions. Auslan support for the workplace Following … the worksite assessment, JobAccess organised the following support for Tom through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) based on the recommendations of the assessor: Installation of …

For Michael, being a self-employed handyman is more than just a job. It’s a way to stay active, help others, and support … day is different, from fixing fences and mowing lawns to installing grab rails in homes for people with disability. “I run my own business doing handyman work and garden maintenance. Every day is …

Returning to work after an injury or illness can be challenging, especially when living with an invisible disability. For Rehabilitation Counselling student, Haley, support from JobAccess made all the … have an invisible disability,” Haley says. "Sometimes I can walk without support, but I still live with the pain and fatigue from my injury. That isn’t always visible to others.” The right …

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. See how JobAccess supported Sarnya with simple adjustments to help her pursue her business and drive to help. From Paralympics to …