There are free services that can support your organisation to attract and hire staff who have disability. You can also join free information sessions for employers. …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF can help people whether they …

The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 makes it illegal for employers to discriminate against people … law? The Disability Discrimination Act 1992 defines disability as: total or partial loss of a person’s bodily or mental functions total or partial loss of a part of the body the presence in … without disability in the same or similar circumstances.  For example, you should not reject a candidate who is the best person for the job because they have a disability. do not discriminate …

A workplace assessor can help decide what changes a workplace needs to support an employee with disability. They can also assess an employee’s productivity. Assessments are free through the Employment Assistance Fund or the …

  Kevin Green, Cleaning Supervisor at Compass Group Australia. For Compass Group Australia, hiring people with disability is part of their core business. That’s because if they weren’t doing it, there’s every chance they’d be missing the best person for the job. The organisation of more than 10,000 people already boasts many employees …

Talk to your employees with disability as you would any other employee. Approach conversations in a way that makes people feel comfortable, valued and a part of the team. Keep questions related to the job You can only ask questions about how an employee’s disability relates to their job. For example, you can ask: how you can change the … about keeping the workplace safe for your employee and other team members. You can’t ask personal questions about a person’s lifestyle. You can’t ask general questions about the …

To report abuse or neglect of a person with disability anywhere in Australia, contact the National Disability Abuse and Neglect …

importance of reasonable adjustments Workplace adjustments are changes that help people with disability do their work. That includes feeling comfortable and productive. The changes can be around the job, processes or the working environment. Adjustments are covered in the Disability Discrimination …

Café owner Rachel Power, watching the transformation of her staff from when she first hires them to the people they become is the most rewarding part of her job. “One of the girls … burnout amongst staff, Rachel and the Waterfalls team have created a welcoming environment for employees from all walks of life. “Most people in hospitality last around five years or so before … the Suncorp Incusion@Work Index 2017-18, employees in inclusive workplaces – including those hiring people with disability – are four times more likely to stay with their employer (compared …

If you need workplace changes, equipment or services to help you or your employee, you can apply online for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Find out about the process and the information you need to apply. Who can apply The EAF supports people with disability who are eligible . You can apply for the EAF if you’re: an employer an employee self-employed a job seeker a service provider. A person with disability can …