Graduate Careers AustraliaDisability
Careers for Graduates with Disability – More InformationGETTING STARTED Self Assessment: Understanding Yourself Online self assessment
Research Excellent sites to research careers
Starting Your Own Business Business registrations
Where can I get help Centrelink Job Network members or Disability Employment Network Services can provide you with information about NEIS and put you in contact with a NEIS Provider. More information
Online resources
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS What To Do If You Think You Are Being Discriminated Against Visit ‘Lodging your complaint’ and fill in an online complaint form – www.humanrights.gov.au/complaints_information/lodging.html . Your complaint may also be covered by state legislation requiring it to be handled by the relevant authority. The HREOC Infoline can advise you on this and who you need to contact: HREOC Complaint Infoline 1300 656 419. What Will Happen Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission (HREOC) For more detailed information on the Disability Discrimination Act 1992 and your rights in employment visit www.humanrights.gov.au/disability_rights/employment/employment.html or contact the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission Infoline on Ph: 1300 656 419, TTY: 1800 620 241 or email [email protected] . State-based anti-discrimination boards The boards disseminate written information and also provide information on their websites.
THINKING ABOUT DISCLOSURE
GETTING THE JOB You can find some excellent resources for this online, or from your university Careers Office.
Work Experience and Volunteering Work experience
Volunteering
Services And Organisations That Can Help Centrelink To find Centrelink:
Disability Employment Network To find Disability Employment Network near you: To find out more about the job capacity assessment go to:
Wage subsidies
Vocational rehabilitation services
Recruitment agencies Examples of online recruitment agencies include:
Job Interviews Before your interview – arrange adjustments if required
STARTING YOUR NEW JOB
NEGOTIATING WORKPLACE ADJUSTMENTS WITH EMPLOYERS Who Pays for Workplace Adjustments
How do You Negotiate Adjustments With An Employer Know what work-related adjustments you may need in the workplace Do some internet research. Search under ‘Reasonable Adjustments’, ‘Work-related Adjustments’ or ‘disability + employment’ or websites of professional organisations. One site which provides a good indication of the tasks required in various positions is www.myfuture.edu.au >>The Facts>>Work and Employment – Occupations Difficulties In Negotiating Workplace Adjustments
MANAGING YOUR DISABILITY IN THE WORKPLACE Colleagues If you experience ongoing difficulty with a colleague Get Involved in the Workplace WHERE TO FIND HELP Australian Employers Network on Disability For information about any of the ‘Stepping into…’ programs or to find out how the Australian Employers Network on Disability can assist your transition from study to employment, please visit its website at www.aend.org.au or contact Mark Lazaroo on 1300 363 645. Willing & Able Mentoring (WAM) www.graduatecareers.com.au >>How to Find a Job>>Getting Started>>Willing and Able Mentoring (WAM) Program CRS Australia – Helping People Back Into Work!
Regional Disability Liaison Officers (RDLO) and Disability Coordination Officers (DCO) The RDLO/DCO website, www.adcet.edu.au/rdco , has a map of Australia which allows you to locate your nearest officer. It is also an excellent resource for information on disability and employment services and includes news and updates. Online Support
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