How you communicate can affect how comfortable and valued people feel at work. This includes employees with disability. Respect and sensitivity are key to building an … read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: person-first language and terms every day, positive language inclusive images. …

You can work with your employer to make changes in the workplace to support you to do your job. These types of changes are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. What are reasonable adjustments? …

     Disability Employment Service (DES) providers get paid by the Australian Government to help people find and keep a job. Types of fees DES providers get DES providers are paid: Service fees to help …

The Australian Government sets the service standards for disability service providers. The National Standards for Disability Services (National Standards) help promote and drive a nationally consistent approach to improving the quality of services. …

Samantha Kourtis first met Jack he was 16. Jack’s parents were asking Samantha if he could do work experience at Capital Chemist Charnwood in Canberra, where she has been the owner for five … his school thought he wouldn’t be capable. But, Samantha decided to give him a chance. And it worked. “A big part of our success was the partnership I had with Jack’s mum, Margaret. She never … making me feel ignorant,” she says. Samantha’s experience is not uncommon. In fact, 37% of employers describe hiring people with disability as ‘a step into the unknown’. For employers …

DES can help you find and keep a job if you live with disability, injury or health condition. Am I eligible for DES You may be … page and contact a DES provider. How do I register for DES? You can register for DES through Services Australia or through a DES provider. To register through Services Australia, you can …

Job offers and giving feedback There are some things to think about when you offer a job to a person with disability, such as asking about adjustments. It’s also important to give … read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: making a job offer asking about access and support needs giving feedback to unsuccessful candidates. …

If you experience a work-related injury or illness, workers compensation payments can help if you need to take time off work. It can also help you return to work safely. What is workers compensation? Workers compensation is a form of insurance payment to support people who get injured at work or become ill due their work. Some workers compensation …

new starter, employees with disability will likely need orientation and training in their new role. Find out how to make sure the induction process is accessible and fair. You can watch this video …

Find out how you can support employees who have intellectual or learning disabilities, brain injury, and other conditions that affect the way people think and process information. …