Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

Workplace adjustments

Helping staff work more comfortably and productively.

A workplace adjustment, also known as a reasonable adjustment, is a change to work process, practice, procedure or environment.

Workplace adjustments accommodate the needs of a person with disability and will assist them in working comfortably and productively. Examples include:

  • Assistive technology or software
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Modifying communication systems or information provision
  • Modified workstations

Adjustments can be permanent or temporary depending on the nature of the disability and the needs of the individual. 

Procedure

UNSW’s Workplace Adjustment Procedure outlines the process for requesting, implementing and reviewing workplace adjustments.
Find out more

Toolkit

The Workplace Adjustment Toolkit for Managers and Staff provides further guidance for staff navigating the process and managers in supporting current and prospective staff with disability.
Find out more

More information

Equitable Learning Services

Our Disability Advisers can help put in place services and educational adjustments to make things more manageable so that you are able to complete your course requirements.

Disability resources

UNSW ensures the learning and teaching experience is welcoming and inclusive and that the University’s built and digital environment is accessible for students and staff with disability

Disability Inclusion Action Plan

One of the five initiatives outlined by the Strategy 2025 is to implement UNSW’s Disability Action Plan (DIAP). This plan aims to make the learning, working and teaching experience welcome and inclusive for people of all abilities.