Australian Disability Discrimination Act: Employment Guide
Disability Discrimination Act 1992 (DDA)
The DDA makes it unlawful to discriminate against a person because of their disability in many areas, including employment.
Coverage
Protected Areas in Employment
- Recruitment and selection
- Terms and conditions
- Access to training and promotion
- Dismissal and redundancy
Reasonable Adjustments
Employers must make reasonable adjustments unless it would cause unjustifiable hardship.
Examples
- Flexible working arrangements
- Modified duties
- Accessible technology
- Physical workplace modifications
- Additional training or supervision
National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS)
Employment Supports
NDIS participants may access:
- School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)
- Finding and Keeping a Job support
- Workplace modifications
- Transport assistance
Disability Employment Services (DES)
Government-funded employment support including:
- Job searching assistance
- Resume and interview preparation
- Ongoing support in employment
- Employer liaison
JobAccess
Free national hub providing:
- Workplace adjustment information
- Employment Assistance Fund grants
- Employer helpline
Employment Assistance Fund covers costs for:
- Workplace modifications (up to $30,000)
- Auslan interpreters
- Disability awareness training
Resources
- Australian Human Rights Commission: humanrights.gov.au
- JobAccess: jobaccess.gov.au
- NDIS: ndis.gov.au