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 …

more about workplace injuries, illness and compensation at Workers compensation.  Changes to support employees with disability For employees with disability, employers must also make any … and information in formats that are accessible to all employees. You may be able to get funding to cover the costs of changes to the workplace through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). For all the details, go to Funding for changes in the workplace . For more on types …

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 …

disability if it might affect: how you do the job your ability to work safely your ability to help keep your co-workers safe. Mentioning your disability can create trust and an open … issues you faced in past workplaces and how you worked with your employer to find solutions. Financial help for changes in the workplace If you might need adjustments to help you do the job, you can tell the employer about the Employment Assistance Fund . This can help cover the costs of changes to workspaces or buying equipment and assistive …

applying a disability perspective. Job ads are more inclusive. There’s increased confidence in supporting candidates. And we advise hiring managers about inclusive interview practices.” … We’re now better at handling reasonable adjustment requests,” Nathan adds.  Expert advice and support with workplace adjustments are another service that JobAccess provides. These adjustments can be funded through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF gives financial help to employers …

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, …