Complete guide to the DDA, workplace adjustments, and the National Disability Insurance Scheme employment supports.

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.

Recruitment and selection

Terms and conditions

Access to training and promotion

Dismissal and redundancy

Employers must make reasonable adjustments unless it would cause unjustifiable hardship.

Flexible working arrangements

Modified duties

Accessible technology

Physical workplace modifications

Additional training or supervision

NDIS participants may access:

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

Finding and Keeping a Job support

Workplace modifications

Transport assistance