Two years ago, at the age of 61, Sharon was diagnosed as autistic. Self-employed Sharon is a scientist, a founder and has a PhD; all of which didn’t come easily to … and developed to cater to the needs of neurotypical people. My brain is neurodivergent, it works differently to the common brain type because I am autistic. This doesn’t mean that I have … and movement and a lack of recognition of internal body cues and sensations. Sharon finds support with JobAccess It was time to do something about the injuries that she was …

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. The NDRC works with …

and accessible for people with disability and supporting employees like Steph to thrive at work. City of Adelaide identified the need to improve accessibility and inclusion of people with … and general workplace culture from day one. Steph lives with ADHD, ASD and Dyslexia and was finding some components of her role challenging, including having trouble concentrating and focusing, sensory input and sitting …

in the inner western region of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, Australia. The Council worked with the Australian Government’s JobAccess service and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) to improve their disability confidence and provide equitable employment opportunities for Australians with disability.  The NDRC works with larger public and …

Inclusion Partner with the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment (DPIE), Dwayne’s role involves collaborating with all levels of the business to drive diversity, engaging at the … run. I went from having high mobility to low mobility, having to use my old wheelchair, and work remotely. This is where my workplace adjustment passport journey begins,” explained Dwayne.  … After meeting his manager and the team, Dwayne collected his laptop on Day 1 and his remote working began. However, keen to start joining the team in the office, Dwayne went through DPIE’s …

Sauvage , is set to receive a custom-built wheelchair in the coming months. This game changing support will help Louise in her role coaching and mentoring athletes. Louise’s work and recognition on and off the track Louise …

As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, garden maintenance and much more. …

Tom was rapt to score his first job at a cabinet-making business. “I was so happy to have got myself a gig,” Tom* said. “It was … 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 …

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 … based themselves in Young, NSW. The next stage of Nathan’s journey began: returning to work as a farm manager. Nathan works at Ballyhooley, a sheep and cattle station, and Nathan and … contractors also fall within Nathan’s scope of work. Nathan faced challenges in getting back to work, including being unable to access the farm safely, operate sheds and machinery, open …

has launched a Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments. The guide is a tool for both employers and employees with disabilities. It is designed to help them have open and thoughtful conversations.  The resource uses feedback from the recent … 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 …