everyone is healthy and safe.  What you must do Work health and safety law says that as an employee, you must work safely. This applies to all workers, whether they have a disability or not. This means you must: act responsibly take care of yourself and others work …

Employers may be able to get a wage subsidy when they hire someone through Disability Employment Services (DES). Subsidies include: Wage Subsidy Scheme – paying up to …

often try to cover up their problem or may not be aware of it.  Any discussion with your employee should be of a non-judgemental nature.  Speech pathologists or psychologists can do … supports that can help: people who have difficulty with reading and writing at work support employers to improve workplace literacy. Did you know the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) may be able to help with the costs of workplace changes and …

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 inclusive workplace. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: person-first language and terms every day, positive language inclusive images. …

work degree, becoming an inspirational speaker and life coach, and working to help others living with disability. In her current role as a Senior Customer Resolutions Officer at VicRoads, Fiona works … local councils. She is also the Chair of DoTABILITY - the Victorian Department of Transport’s employee working group for staff with disability, carers, and allies - and works voluntarily to …

health condition, affecting one in six Australians . When we look at the mental health of people with disability, 32% of adults living with disability experience high or very high levels of psychological distress, compared to …

for people who have limited movement in their arms and hands, back or neck pain, or physical disability. Reaching can cause pain and strain, or it may not be possible due to the person’s condition. Making workplace adjustments There are many products that help people to …

Taking on an apprentice with disability If you want to hire an apprentice with disability, Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support (DAAWS) could help. DAAWS provides a payment to …

One in 5 Australians lives with disability. Having an accessible workplace makes good sense for your business and your employees. What is workplace accessibility? Accessibility means removing barriers. It is to …

impairment. Some cognitive conditions can affect problem solving, concentration and memory. A person may need support in one of these areas or more than one. In addition to the information on … differences at work People with a cognitive impairment may have an intellectual or learning disability, acquired brain injury, autism spectrum or other neurological conditions. A cognitive … thinks creatively solves problems concentrates remembers plans and organises. By giving your employees the right support, you can help them feel less stressed and frustrated. You can also …