Below are some useful Employment Resources and Websites.

Employment Resources

Anti-discrimination Websites

Employment Resources

Australian JobSearch

http://jobsearch.gov.au/provider/default.aspx
This website offers a searchable database by State/Region of all federally funded Employment services providers, including the Disability Employment Network.

Australian_Jobs_2010

http://www.deewr.gov.au/Employment/ResearchStatistics/Documents/AustralianJobs.pdf

Australian Jobs 2010 provides up-to-date information about jobs, including a guide to the occupations and industries in which Australians work. It highlights jobs with good prospects and includes information at a State/Territory and regional labour markets level. Australian Jobs also incorporates sections which help readers access employment services, Australian apprenticeships and higher education.

Beyond Expectations: Profiling People with a Disability in Employment

www.det.nsw.edu.au/communityed/disabilityacces/da_employment.htm
This DVD presents video profiles and stories of 55 people with disabilities (hearing, physical, learning / neurological, intellectual, psychiatric, vision) who are succeeding in the workforce. These can be enjoyed by case workers, teachers, family members etc. The DVD aims to assist in career planning, to increase employer awareness and expectations, and to alleviate misconceptions about OHS implications of people with disabilities undertaking certain occupations

Centrelink - Disability Employment Service

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/disability_emp_services.htm
Disability Employment Services provide specialised employment help for people with a disability, injury or illness.

Centrelink Senior Customer Service Advisers

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/disability_officers.htm
Specially trained staff to provide employment help to people with disabilities.

'Choosing Your Path. Disclosure: It's A Personal Decision'

http://www.uws.edu.au/ndco/disclosure
Is a resource that you should familiarise yourself with, as when it comes to writing application, attending job interviews and discussing your disability with others, the resource is a wealth of information. You should understand concepts like 'What Are Inherent Requirements Of A Job?' and 'What Are Reasonable Adjustments or Work Related Adjustments?' when it comes to talking to a potential employer.

CRS Australia

http://www.crsaustralia.gov.au/
Delivers vocational rehabilitation services to Australian citizens or residents who have an injury, disability or health condition. They assist people who have a disability or injury to get a job or return to their job.

Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support Program

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/dawsp.htm
Payments made to employers who employ apprentices with disabilities.

Diversity@work

http://www.diversityatwork.com.au/
Diversity@work collaborates with companies to develop, implement and manage diversity in the workplace. The 'Diversity@Work Awards' recognise leading companies workplace diversity and inclusion. See information under 'resources/news'.

Education to Employment

www.uws.edu.au/ndco/employment
A website for Graduates with a Disability and Employers.
Useful information for TAFE and University students on finding Employment.

JobAccess

http://www.jobaccess.gov.au
A one-stop shop for employers, co-workers, and people with a disability, supported by a free professional telephone information/advice service 1800 464 800. Provides jobsearch tips, info about your legal rights in relation to gaining and maintaining employment, outlines the type of employment assistance available to you and some general information about specific disabilities

Job Capacity Assessment

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/disability_emp_ind.htm
Assess the impact of a disability upon a person's ability to work

Jobs in Jeopardy

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/jobs_jeopardy.htm
Assist customers whose jobs are in jeopardy because of work problems related to a disability to keep their job.

Job Services Australia

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/job_network.htm
Job services provided nationally by a group of organisations.

Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI)

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/jsci.htm
Used to identify the appropriate level of employment assistance for customers.

Supported Wage System

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/supp_wage_system.htm
A system of productivity based wage assessment for those with a disability.

Wage Subsidies

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/wage_subsidy.htm
Money is paid by a Disability Employment Service to subsidise wages for people with disabilities entering work.

Workplace Modifications Scheme

http://www.jobaccess.gov.au/JOAC/ServiceProviders/Assisting_employers/Financial_help_and_wages/Workplace_Modifications_Scheme/
The Workplace Modifications Scheme pays for the cost involved in modifying the workplace or purchasing special or adaptive equipment for eligible employees with disability. It is also available to existing employees if they have had a change in duties, career progression, change in disability or a new modification becomes available that would increase their productivity.

Workplace Modifications Centrelink

http://www.centrelink.gov.au/internet/internet.nsf/services/work_mods.htm
Reimbursement to employers for the costs of workplace modifications when employing people with disabilities.

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Anti-discrimination Websites

Australian Human Rights Commission

www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights/employment/employment.html
For more detailed information on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and your rights in employment visit or contact the Australian Human Rights Commission Infoline on Ph: 1300 656 419, TTY: 1800 620 241 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT)

http://www.aat.gov.au/
Provides independent review of a wide range of administrative decisions made by the Australian government and some non-government bodies.

Choosing Your Path, Disclosure: It's a Personal Decision

www.uws.edu.au/ndco/disclosure
Disclosure of disability presents a number of challenges & choices for people with a disability, particularly those participating in education and employment. Choices may include 'Do I need to disclose my disability', ''when do I disclose my disability', 'how do I disclose my disability', 'what are my rights', 'do I have responsibilities when I disclose'. Employers and educators may also be challenged in relation to their role and responsibilities when a person discloses their disability.

Disability Education Standards

www.ddaedustandards.info
Have a look at Your Right to An Education - A Guide for Students with a Disability, Their Associates, and Education Providers.s2

Disability Rights - Policy and Projects

http://www.hreoc.gov.au/disability_rights/index.html
Within the Australian Human Rights Commission provides a range of resources and links on disability discrimination and other human rights and disability issues.

NSW Equal Employment Opportunity Website

http://www.eeo.nsw.gov.au/
This is the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) website that provides information for equity groups on employment within the NSW Public Sector. Includes employment tips.

OzNet Law

http://www.oznetlaw.net/FactSheets/DisabilityDiscrimination/tabid/932/Default.aspx
Provides information on disability discrimination.

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