Work with Us
We’re looking for photographers, graphic designers, disabled models, Easy Read writers (we can train you!) and more.
We provide fairly paid employment for disabled people. We will negotiate rates based on your experience and qualifications.
What do we mean by disabled? If you have any of the following:
- Believe you are or identify as disabled
- Neurodiversity, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia etc
- Chronic health conditions that affect your life
- Mental health conditions that affect your life
- Cognitive or intellectual disabilities
- Any diagnosed disability, are an NDIS participant etc.
Please get in touch following the directions below.
Easy Read Writers
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Photographers
Who: People with photography experience, including students.
Being disabled yourself or having experience of disabilities will be looked on favourably.
What: Employment by contract for agreed theme/s. You will receive an orientation first, so you understand Easy Read requirements.
You should be able to do one or more of these:
- Complete a shoot with people with disabilities (with our coordination support) and provide themed Easy Read-quality photos.
- Complete a shoot of agreed places, animals, items as agreed.
- Alternatively, individual sale of existing images. Images include places, things, people, skills and more.
When: Continuous intake
How much: $$ negotiable based on experience and project.
Contact: Complete this form. Or Contact us with any questions.
Graphic Designers
Who: People with graphic design experience, including students.
Being disabled yourself or having experience of disabilities will be looked on favourably.
What: Employment by contract for agreed theme/s. You will receive an orientation first, so you understand Easy Read requirements.
You should be able to:
- Complete a series of images or icons on an agreed theme, for use with people with disabilities.
- Alternatively, individual sale of existing images.
When: Continuous intake
How much: $$ negotiable based on experience and project.
Contact: Complete this form. Or Contact us with any questions.
Models with Disability
Who: Disabled people able to participate in photo shoots.
While disabled people will be the stars, there will be times when your friends, family and support workers will be needed (and paid) too!
What: Employment by contract for agreed photo shoot/s.
Photos vary from natural “day in the life” type photos, to posed studio shots demonstrating skills, emotions, activities and more.
When: Continuous intake
How much: $$ negotiable based on experience and project. We can pay in gift cards, but have been informed these should also be declared as income to the ATO.
Contact: Complete this form. Or
Contact us
with any questions.
Feedback Group
Who: People with cognitive disabilities* able to provide feedback on Easy Read and plain English documents and images.
* Cognitive disabilities include intellectual disabilities, autism, ADHD and any other conditions you feel make it difficult for you to read and understand most documents.
What: Employment by contract for agreed projects. You will receive an orientation first, so you understand Easy Read review requirements.
When: From June 2022, continuous
How much: Varies based on each project. We can pay in gift cards, but have been informed these should also be declared as income to the ATO.
Contact: Complete this form. Or Contact us with any questions.
Interested in being a part of the social enterprise that is The Easy Read Toolbox?
Complete the form below or email us at karen@easyreadtoolbox.info
Easy Read Made Easy - a social enterprise developed by and employing disabled people
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