National Disability Coordination Officer Program Communicating in the workplace

Human Rights and responsibilities 2. Discrimination 3. Disability and Medical Conditions 4. Privacy Communicating in the Workplace 5. What is disclosure? 7. Making a decision to disclose 8. What information to disclose 9. When to Disclose 10. Make a script Heading 9

Rights and Responsibilities Heading Rights are a set of things that you can expect to have because most people agree that it is fair. Rights are a part of the law Everyone’s rights are the same Rights

You cannot treat someone unfairly or differently because of; their colour, culture or race, family background or the country they come from their religion, religious belief or activity their disability, disease or injury, including injury from work whether the person is a parent or carer for example, they care for children or family members Heading

What is Discrimination? Discrimination happens when you are treated less fairly that others because of difference Discrimination is illegal Examples of discrimination can include: Bullying & name calling & not being allowed to do the same things as everyone else because you are not the same

Disability and Medical Conditions It is against the law for employers to discriminate against people with disability or medical condition This includes people who have; Physical conditions Learning support needs Health issues Vision difficulties

Privacy You do not have to tell your employer or the people you work with that you have a disability or medical condition The people in your workplace who you have spoken to about your disability or medical condition are not allowed to talk to others without your permission

What is disclosure? In the world of work it is your responsibility to you to explain communicate how you work best and to tell your employer if: You need assistance Special instructions or support Different working hours Equipment or technology

Making a decision to disclose or not to disclose It helps you to understand your job It helps other employees to understand you better so they know where you can be helped It helps you to make the most of your work experience It gives you confidence It shows you are responsible

Applying for a Job Your Right You do not need to disclose your disability or medical condition on a job application You can write 'not applicable' for any disability that will not impact on your work performance

What information to disclose When considering what information to disclose, remember that the only information you need to disclose about your disability or medical condition relates to: any adjustments required to ensure a fair and equitable selection process Eg can you read an understand the application process?

What information to disclose How your disability or medical condition may impact on some aspects of the inherent requirements of a job and any adjustments that may be required to complete the inherent requirements of the job. You do not need to disclose specific medical or personal information about a disability.

Decide on when to disclose There are 3 main points that you may want to ask for help 1. Applying for a job 2. An the interview 3. When you start

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