Workplace Adjustments Series
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About the series
Anti-Discrimination NSW has developed a series of videos, podcasts and case studies on workplace adjustments.
The series features people with disability and managers working in the NSW public sector telling personal stories and highlighting the importance of workplace adjustments.
The project aims to increase awareness and contribute to existing initiatives aimed at improving access and delivery of workplace adjustments in the NSW public sector.
Case studies
Videos
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The importance of workplace adjustments
Episode 1
The importance of workplace adjustments
Transcript
Follow along using the transcript.
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Workplace adjustments for people with invisible disabilities
Episode 2
Workplace adjustments for people with invisible disabilities
Transcript
Follow along using the transcript.
Podcasts
Episode 1: A conversation with Mandi Barnao about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Mandi Barnao from Transport for NSW about living with an invisible disability and the workplace adjustments she has in place for herself and her team members.
Podcast transcript: Episode 1 (Document, 9.1 KB) (TXT, 9.1KB)
Episode 2: A conversation with Andrew Radnedge about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Andrew Radnedge from the Department of Communities and Justice about how he implements workplace adjustments as a manager.
Podcast transcript: Episode 2 (Document, 8.9 KB) (TXT, 8.9KB)
Episode 3: A conversation with Berindah Aicken about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Berindah Aicken from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice about her experiences with workplace adjustments that allow her to manage the pain and fatigue of her physical disability to do her job well.
Podcast transcript: Episode 3 (Document, 13.9 KB)
Episode 4: A conversation with Rita Cottrell about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Rita Cottrell from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice about the workplace adjustments that she needs as a person with a hearing loss - deaf/hard of hearing.
Podcast transcript: Episode 4 (Document, 14.9 KB)
Episode 5: A conversation with Jacquie Duncan about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Jacquie Duncan from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice about the flexible work arrangements and assistive technology that allow her to overcome complex health challenges to work productively.
Podcast transcript: Episode 5 (Document, 14.6 KB)
Episode 6: A conversation with Dwayne Fernandes about workplace adjustments
In this episode, we talk to Dwayne Fernandes from the NSW Department of Communities and Justice about his experience of accessing workplace adjustments he needs as a double below-knee amputee.
Podcast transcript: Episode 6 (Document, 15.9 KB)
Last updated:
12 Jul 2024
For more workplace adjustment information, NSW Government managers and employees can visit the Public Service Commission website or contact their Diversity & Inclusion, Work, Health & Safety or HR teams. You may also wish to reach out to your Disability Employee Network (DEN).
If you have trouble accessing workplace adjustments or experience disability discrimination at work, please contact Anti-Discrimination NSW on 1800 670 812.
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