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  1. Setting up suitable work tasks

    Sometimes, you may need to adjust a role’s tasks. Do this to best suit an employee’s abilities, skills and needs. Making these types of changes may help improve their productivity and safety. How can …
  2. Evacuation plans for employees with disability

    plans. What is an evacuation plan? An evacuation plan explains what happens if employees need to quickly get out of the workplace in an emergency. As an employer it is your … in a place where everyone can easily access it keep the plan up to date provide information and training to all employees on the emergency procedures in the plan. Personal emergency … like: diagrams of the location and evacuation route information about the person’s disability and access needs who will assist them safe areas where they can wait for assistance. To learn …
  3. Applying for the Employment Assistance Fund

    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 … and costs If you know what changes, equipment or services you need, list them at the Items/Modifications tab of the online form. Include the cost for each.  If you don’t know what an item …
  4. Inclusive Hiring and Disability Employment: Circana’s Journey with JobAccess

    At Circana, data is everything. Circana is a leading analytics company in the retail and FMCG sectors. They help companies understand what their customers are buying. But beyond … been passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). They want all staff to feel safe and supported at work. "DEI is a big focus of ours," Jessica, who leads recruitment for Circana … Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC) adviser helped Circana review their hiring process and provided practical suggestions to remove barriers for candidates with disability and improve their hiring …
  5. Supporting problem solving, concentration and memory at work

    You can do a range of things to help support an employee with cognitive 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 this page, …
  6. Writing a job application and cover letter

    Applying for a job in writing is often your first chance to make a good impression and show your skills, so it’s important to get it right. Get started with our tips on what to … a good resume . Before you start Before you start writing an application: check what you need to include – this should be in the job advertisement check how you need to submit the … knowledge, experience and qualifications you have that suit the job read through any job requirements and make notes about how you meet them. Find out more about responding to selection …
  7. 5.2 Reasonable adjustment policy checklist

  8. Moving and mowing: Small adjustments help Michael get back to life

    'I have suffered from depression. But this job has got me moving and got me out of that black hole.' Two terrible accidents left Michael with permanent and severe injuries. Walking is difficult for him now. But support through JobAccess gave him a way to get around a chance to get back into work and life. 'I really thought: Well that's never going to happen - there's so much paperwork. But …
  9. Supporting mental health in the workplace

    There are many types of mental health conditions. These include common issues like depression and anxiety. They also include less common illnesses such as bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. … health conditions probably know best. They know what causes their symptoms and what they need. To support your staff, work with your employee to find arrangements that suit them.  Starting a …
  10. Deaf and hard of hearing support at work

    There is a lot you can do to support employees who are deaf or hard of hearing. That might include giving information in different ways and simple changes to workspaces. You can also get funding for workplace changes and interpreting … deafblindness, also called dual sensory loss, through Deafblind Australia . Making workplace adjustments to support your staff If your employee is deaf - has profound hearing loss - ask them …