with disability has far reaching benefits. “It’s good for the economy, it helps society, and it benefits individuals and their families,” says Neslihan, who has congenital glaucoma from birth. Before Neslihan first … before I committed.” “I was even able to swap a piece of equipment that wasn’t quite right for me. I wasn’t happy with it, so JobAccess was willing to swap it with something that …

  With the support of JobAccess and the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator (NDRC), The Perth Mint has not only made its … with Gold Corporation (The Perth Mint) , Kristen Potter , Group Manager of Organisational and Cultural Development, had already partnered with JobAccess across several previous workplaces … that the providers have gained an understanding of our business, our culture, and the types of roles and candidates we’re looking for.” A new team member Following the support and guidance The …

A disability action plan shows your support for customers and employees with disabilities. It’s a positive step for your organisation. It also shows how … people with disability. It covers the accessibility of your organisation’s goods, services and buildings, like bathrooms. It can also include your employment policies and practices.  Under … organisations. For information on creating a disability action plan, see the Australian Human Rights Commission page, Developing an effective DDA Action Plan . …

You can help employees who have difficulties with reading and writing and give them confidence to do their job and stay safe. This might include giving information in … out to them give instructions in different ways, maybe more than once. For example, you can role play or show the instructions, including the 'do’s' and 'don'ts'. Then give the employee …

Enterprise, or a disability advocacy service, you can contact the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS).  You can submit your complaint to the Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS) using this online form. Important security information Please be aware and consider your privacy as this online form is not secure. To protect your privacy, personal information and/or confidential information should not be …

disability based on their productivity. Learn about who can use SWS, the assessment process and where to apply. Matching pay with work Most employees with disability work at the same rate … SWS or the SWS handbook. There are 2 versions of the handbook – one for SWS in open employment and one for SWS in supported employment. The application process You apply for the SWS online … you apply, the Department of Social Services (DSS) Assessment Team will check the application and if the employee eligibility. The employee will then start a work trial. An SWS assessor will …

to notice you. A good email or letter: has a clear purpose uses straightforward language and short sentences is clearly set out. Asking if they have any jobs available When you write to … their business or the industry they work in include information about your skills, qualities and experience – but keep it short say why you would be a valuable employee for their business. … to get more information about a job: say which job you’re asking about. Use the job name and the reference number, if there is one in the job advertisement ask your question. If you have …

you must, by law, provide any 'reasonable adjustments' they need during the interview process and to support them in their job. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments, or … is not an unjustifiable hardship. For more information, visit the Australian Human Rights Commission website. The law also says you must give an employee with disability:  equal … team. For example, adjustments can help: support employees with disability by giving them the right tools to do the job retain valuable staff members who may acquire disability during their …

talking about your disability, if you choose to. For example, it can: build trust between you and your employer and co-workers let you talk about how you’ll do the tasks in your job let you talk about changes …

to keep their job. A Disability Employment Services (DES) provider will work with you and your employer to provide support to keep your job. Employers are supported by DES providers … have not reached the Age Pension age be an Australian resident. Employees who have a Temporary Protection visa, Safe Haven Enterprise visa or Resolution of Status visa can access support from …