An apprenticeship is a great way to get a qualification while you work. There is support available if you’re an apprentice or trainee with disability. What is an apprenticeship? … who have disability. If you are eligible, the Australian Government pays DAAWS to your employer. The government might also pay DAAWS to your employer if you become disabled while doing your apprenticeship. For more information about DAAWS contact a Disability Employment Services (DES) provider or an Australian …

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 …

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability with a range of supports and services. The NDIS can also help you with employment. Finding and keeping a job The NDIS can help you in your job search, …

Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert systems and reaching …

do some tasks in a different way to sighted employees. But that doesn’t mean they can’t do the job. There are many ways you can support employees who are blind or have vision loss.  This might include simple changes to work areas and tasks or using assistive technology. You can also get funding for workplace adjustments.  Blindness and low …

No matter the industry, safety in the workplace is everyone's responsibility. It’s important to work together to make sure everyone is healthy and safe.  What you must do Work health and safety … This means you must: act responsibly take care of yourself and others work together with your employer on work health and safety issues.  Each industry has its own work health and safety …

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 …

  Nicole Vongdara, Senior Manager, Diversity and Inclusion at PwC One of the biggest employers in the world is dedicated to employing people with disability. Why? “For an organisation of our size, and with such varied … represents not only the diversity of Australia, but also the diversity of the potential workforce. “Our clients, and the broader community that we operate within, come from all walks of …

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. …