skills to get ready for the workplace or want training for a certain job, there are websites and programs that can help. Job training and career help websites The Australian Government has websites to help you to develop your … career choices. On the website, you can: find out your strengths find out about different jobs and the training you need get hints on looking for work read how other people have found great …

As a landscaper and property services provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart … landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, garden maintenance and much more. It’s an all-round service,” he adds. Being self-employed and running his own … help decrease the impact heat was having on Michael’s symptoms. To reduce the amount of energy required for Michael to walk around his workplace, the EAF funded lightweight boots that were 25% …

1: Meet with your employee Your employee is the best source of information about what they can and can’t do and what support they need. You should meet with them to discuss their situation. You should: ask … ease back into work. For example, at first they might work fewer days or hours, or have fewer duties. If you have a Disability Employment Services (DES) provider, they can help you. Step 2: …

Rugby League (NRL) coach. Due to a body surfing accident in 2022, he injured his spine and acquired quadriplegia. Daniel has now returned to his role as Head of Recruitment at the Sydney Roosters, working from his new and accessible … It limited his movement from one place to another in the office.   Daniel's workspaces required modifications to boost his productivity and efficiency. Rachel from Royal Ryde Rehab, …

Despite a shock diagnosis, this talented young woman is reaching for the top - thanks to the right support from her employer and JobAccess. Laura Masters isn’t letting Multiple Sclerosis (MS) thwart her career ambitions. …

2025 , held on the Gold Coast in May. The event brought together sector leaders, practitioners and advocates to explore the future of disability employment and promote more inclusive workplaces across Australia. The JobAccess National Manager and the … the key insights shared include: The importance of tailored workplace adjustments The role of employer engagement The benefits of inclusive recruitment practices. “We were delighted …

She even trains new members of the team,” Rachel says. The Café’s manager, second in command and cook, Andrea Marriott, echoes that sentiment. “There are a couple of girls in particular that … the team, their disability means that they may need minor changes in the workplace or to their role. For Rachel, this has meant offering things like shorter shift times and setting some …

The Australian Government has a range of programs and services to make sure people with disability have equal opportunity. This includes advocacy, day programs, language and support services. National Disability Advocacy Program The National Disability Advocacy …   visit the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts website or contact one of the 24-hour relay call numbers – Voice relay number 1300 …

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 I change or adjust tasks? One way to change or adjust tasks is to swap an …

Services (DES) , who have been really great in working to understand our organisation, and partnering with us to find people suitable for the roles we have,” says Kathy. For businesses like Compass Group, DES can work with employers to … immediately wanted to help. They worked with me, another provider in Melbourne to find me the role at Compass,” says Kevin. Now he manages six people in his team doing laundry and cleaning, …