for a webinar. The theme was: ‘ Workplace adjustments: What are they, how to make them, and support you can count on. ’ The importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments are … 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 … also provide free workplace assessments. The Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can fund modifications. Advice and funding to make it happen The EAF is for people …

of the best ways to give people with disability access to employment opportunities. It also supports them to be comfortable and productive at work. The research revealed that employers … They benefit all employees, not just people with disability. Workplace adjustments can be funded through the Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Supports such as: assistive technology disability awareness training specialised …

below the shoulders. Nathan’s resilience and motivation were obvious to his family and medical support team. Nathan focused on his family,  “I love my boys, and I love my wife, so I didn’t … work at full capacity as a farm manager. After the assessment and approval process, JobAccess funded supports for Nathan through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . This included an Eyegaze Edge, which allows Nathan to operate his computer with eye …

the daily challenges she experiences as a result of her blindness mean that she needs extra support - and with JobAccess, Fiona knows she can get the help she needs to continue to thrive. … in the past and with the full support of her employer, Fiona lodged an online application for funding for work-related assistive technology through the Australian Government’s Employment …

productive at work. The conversation guide is a practical resource that can be downloaded. It supports people to talk openly about the things that make working difficult. A conversation is a … identify barriers and find solutions. Offering workplace adjustments is a vital way to support employees. It also helps bridge Australia’s disability employment gap. Download the ‘ Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments ’ from the JobAccess website. Need support with workplace adjustments? JobAccess is here to help. JobAccess provides advice, …

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 … Sarnya learned about JobAccess through a friend who used the service for advice and support with workplace adjustments. As a self-employed business owner, Sarnya contacted JobAccess directly to discuss her adjustments and apply for funding to purchase the adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . After …

Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian Government funded: Disability Employment Services (DES); Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or … Complaints Form . Who can complain to the CRRS? Complaints can be made by clients of services funded by the Department of Social Services (DSS) under the Disability Services and Inclusion Act … Not receiving the training you need to find, keep, or do a new job Not getting a service or support that you should be provided with Not being allowed to make a complaint or ignoring your …

on someone’s ability to work at all. -    Paul Kloppenborg, manager How simple changes and support can help Daniel has cerebral palsy, which mainly affects his legs and his hands a little too. He … Workplace adjustments like this are simple, but mean Daniel can work with ease.  There is also funding to help pay for adjustments at work, big and small.  For Daniel, services like JobAccess …

policies can create barriers. These barriers can stop people with disability from getting the support they need for their jobs. Employers should talk openly with employees instead of asking for medical proof or a diagnosis. To help employers and employees, JobAccess launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments . … aims to facilitate open, empathetic, and actionable discussions. This conversation guide is a helpful tool for employers and employees. They can use it to talk openly and confidently and …

DES can work with employers to provide professional recruitment advice and job matching, help with job design for employees with disability, on-the-job or off-site support to ensure new … a lovely, bubbly person. I like making the residents laugh, and I go home happy knowing I’ve helped make it a good day,” says Kevin. Giving people with disability an equal platform to gain … them so much more than just the job, it provides equal access to the many personal, social and financial benefits that many people take for granted. For businesses like Compass, it means …