Research Report
As part of Australian Disability Network’s thought leadership commitment to our members, and the disability employment sector, we recognised a need for organisations to better understand Workplace Adjustments in Australia.
The report from our recent research into Workplace Adjustments will provide organisations with a better understanding of lived experience of workplace adjustments in Australia from the perspectives of job seekers and employees with disability and organisations.
This research provides an evidence base for organisations seeking to:
- Develop, improve, and sustain workplace adjustments practices through policy and processes.
- Proactively provide multiple accessible opportunities for employees and jobseekers to engage with organisations’ workplace adjustments information and processes
- Influence attitudinal changes at organisational level and beyond.
Download the report and infographic
- Workplace Adjustments (PDF 3 MB)
- Workplace Adjustments Infographic (PDF 927 kb)
- Workplace Adjustments (Accessible Word version, 232 kb)
- Workplace Adjustments (Accessible Word PDF version, 617 kb)
- Workplace Adjustments Easy Read (PDF, 3MB)
- Appendix A collates the key statistics from the Workplace Adjustments Surveys 2023, for your reference (PDF 255 KB)
- Appendix B provides greater detail about the interviews with people with communication access needs, in which they described their experiences with workplace adjustments (PDF 213 KB)
Both Appendix A and Appendix B are part of the main report, and the page numbering reflects this. We have made them available here as separate documents for your convenience.
Critical factors for success
The 7 critical factors for success of workplace adjustments are based on iterative thematic analysis of what people with disability and organisations said in surveys, interviews and focus groups about their experiences. This practical evidence base is intended to support organisations to be confident about employing people with disability to have long and satisfying careers.
Read more in this guide and infographic that provide a detailed overview of each critical success factor.
Creating a workplace adjustment policy and process: resources and example documents.
Our consultants can support you with policy templates and expertise to guide you through a consultation process to develop and embed workplace adjustment processes at your organisation.
The templates include:
- Workplace Adjustment Policy Example (PDF)
- Workplace Adjustment Policy Example (Word)
- Policy checklist
- Reasonable Adjustment Procedure checklist
- Passport overview
The resources and templates are available to Australian Disability Network members only. If you are a member, please login and you will be able to download the templates and resources below.
Furthermore, members and non – members can reach out to us to chat through how we can support you in getting started. Please contact your Relationship Manager or email us at info@ausdn.org.au