Sometimes it can be difficult for employers to keep on top of the many workplace conditions and legal requirements they must follow, some of which change regularly.

The Deaf Society Employment Service provides advice and support to employers so they can:

• establish a more deaf-friendly workplace
• become aware of legislation relevant to employing people who are deaf or hard of hearing
• comply with Equal Employment Opportunity requirements
• better communicate with a person who is deaf
• improve their understanding of Deafness

The Post-Placement Support provided by the Deaf Society Employment Service is for the benefit of both clients and employers.

12 Disability Standards
All employers must provide working conditions for people with a disability that follow Federal Government legislation. The conditions are summarised into twelve quality standards, called The 12 Disability Standards, which form part of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992.

Human Rights Legislation
To see the Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's summary information about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, click here.

To download the most recent amendment of the Disability Discrimination Act 1992, click here.

In NSW, Equal Employment Opportunity is the responsibility of the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet. To view their information and legislation, click here.