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Mental health is a universal human right: how your business can support a mentally healthy workplace
10 is World Mental Health Day (WMHD). This year’s theme is ‘Mental health is a universal human right'. World Mental Health Day is about raising awareness of mental health and driving positive change for everyone's mental health. Mental health and work: interesting … psychologist , where the counselling will assist the person in carrying out their job duties. Most assistance is in response to depression, stress, mood disorders, anxiety and anger … -
How employers can better support employees with disability
small but meaningful changes, you can: Keep staff for longer Build a stronger team culture and bring in new perspectives. Here are some simple steps you can take with help from JobAccess. … disability inclusion are supported. JobAccess provides guidance on communication, supervisor responsibilities, and managing disability at work. 7. Understand legal rights and responsibilities As an employer in Australia, you need to be across your obligations … -
I am a service provider
Service providers play a vital role in matching people with disability to jobs. JobAccess supports this process by providing a range of resources. Learn more about: laws, standards and codes of practice that apply to you other providers, organisations and available support stories that showcase people with disability in the workplace. Explore … -
Event wrap: Towards inclusive growth: enabling career progression for employees with disability to vitalise organisational success
the benefits of employing people with disability. They are tapping into the diverse skills and experiences they have to offer. Many organisations are removing barriers when they hire and … feel stalled in their careers and repress themselves at work 3 . A team approach Everyone is responsible for changing the systems that limit people with disability. Leaders have the power to make disability inclusion a priority. They can hold the workplace accountable to diversity and inclusion goals. Setting good policies, hiring goals, and … -
Inclusive Hiring and Disability Employment: Circana’s Journey with JobAccess
At Circana, data is everything. Circana is a leading analytics company in the retail and FMCG sectors. They help companies understand what their customers are buying. But beyond … Jessica. “And they’re settling in well. A new job can be scary but they’re really enjoying the role so far, feeling supported by their manager and the wider team at Circana.” Looking Ahead … -
JobAccess at DEA 2025: Driving Disability Employment Forward
2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought together sector leaders, practitioners and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the … the key insights shared include: The importance of tailored workplace adjustments The role of employer engagement The benefits of inclusive recruitment practices. “We were delighted … -
What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support
GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to: People with disability. Employers. Service providers. Since 2006, JobAccess has … assistive technology, training, and workplace accessibility Resources and guidance on employee rights and workplace support. The goal is to remove barriers for people with disability at work, … reputation Access to diverse skills and perspectives. Hiring people with disability isn’t just right—it makes good business sense. Get Started with JobAccess Whether you're a jobseeker, need … -
A strong future for supported employment
Brite is an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) taking a person centred and holistic approach to employment for people with disability. Brite’s CEO, Nick Mac Hale, … with value for money, and working creatively to understand our commercial partner’s business requirements. ‘...the combination of being a proactive business partner with a strong social … trade on it, rather it is a value-add.’ ‘Under the NDIS, funding for employment supports are rightly connected to the individual, not any one organisation. This creates the need for … -
Workplace adjustments, employer confidence vital to bridge disability employment gap: JobAccess National research
with disability in the workforce. Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone. But many people are not aware of workplace adjustments. JobAccess’ … 2 in 5 people believe workplace adjustments are easy. most people are unsure about the costs and benefits of putting them in place. The national survey aimed to measure the awareness of … to employers and people with disability. The survey found most people believe employers are responsible for workplace adjustments. Yet, 72 per cent of respondents don’t know how to set up … -
PROK mines workforce diversity potential with support from JobAccess
produces conveyor components. These products are used by a range of companies in the mining and engineering industries. PROK values workforce diversity. It recognises that different thinking and skills within the team can lead to developing unique products and services. PROK partnered … aware of pathways and manyassistance programs that are in place. We have also identified some roles that could be performed with workplace adjustments,” Rory shares. Rory says the strong …