CareerCompass Australia

Accessibility Statement for CareerCompass Australia

CareerCompass Australia is committed to ensuring digital accessibility for everyone. We are continually improving the user experience for all users and applying the relevant accessibility standards. We strive to make our website content accessible to individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor impairments.

Our Commitment

We are dedicated to providing a website that is accessible to the widest possible audience, regardless of technology or ability. We aim to comply with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 Level AA success criteria. These guidelines explain how to make web content more accessible for people with disabilities. Conformance with these guidelines will help make the web more user-friendly for everyone.

Accessibility Features

We have implemented the following features to enhance the accessibility of our website:

• Semantic HTML: We use semantic HTML5 elements to structure our content, making it easier for assistive technologies to understand the meaning and relationships between different parts of the page.
• Alternative Text: All images and non-text content have descriptive alternative text, ensuring that users who cannot see the images can still understand their purpose and meaning.
• Keyboard Navigation: Our website is fully navigable using a keyboard, allowing users who cannot use a mouse or other pointing device to access all content and functionality.
• Color Contrast: We have carefully selected color combinations to ensure sufficient contrast between text and background, making it easier for users with low vision or color blindness to read the content.
• Resizable Text: Users can easily increase or decrease the text size in their browser without losing content or functionality.
• Clear and Consistent Navigation: We have designed our navigation menus to be clear, consistent, and easy to use, helping users find the information they need quickly and efficiently.
• Form Labels and Instructions: All form fields have clear labels and instructions, making it easier for users to understand what information is required.
• ARIA Attributes: We use ARIA (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) attributes to provide additional information to assistive technologies, further enhancing the accessibility of interactive elements.
• Video Captions and Transcripts: All videos on our website include captions and transcripts, making them accessible to users who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Conformance Status

The CareerCompass Australia website is partially conformant with WCAG 2.1 level AA. Partially conformant means that some parts of the content do not fully conform to the accessibility standard. We are actively working to address these issues and improve the overall accessibility of our website.

Known Accessibility Limitations

Despite our best efforts, some users may still experience accessibility issues on our website. We are aware of the following limitations:

• Some older PDF documents may not be fully accessible. We are working to replace these documents with accessible versions as soon as possible.
• Certain third-party widgets or plugins may not be fully accessible. We are evaluating alternative solutions and working with vendors to improve the accessibility of these components.

Feedback and Contact Information

We welcome your feedback on the accessibility of the CareerCompass Australia website. If you encounter any accessibility barriers or have suggestions for improvement, please contact us:

• Email: accessibility@careercompass.au
• Phone: +61 178224793
• Address: Level 10, 50 Miller Street, North Sydney, NSW 2060, Australia

We will do our best to respond to your feedback within 5 business days and take appropriate action to address any accessibility issues.

Accessibility Audit

CareerCompass Australia conducts regular accessibility audits of its website to identify and address potential accessibility issues. These audits are performed by independent accessibility experts who use a combination of automated testing tools and manual review to ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.

Ongoing Efforts

Accessibility is an ongoing effort. We are committed to continuously improving the accessibility of our website and ensuring that it remains accessible to all users. We will continue to monitor our website for accessibility issues and implement necessary updates and improvements. We will also provide accessibility training to our staff to ensure that they are aware of accessibility best practices and can create accessible content.

Assistive Technologies

The CareerCompass Australia website is designed to be compatible with a wide range of assistive technologies, including screen readers, screen magnifiers, and voice recognition software. We have tested our website with the following assistive technologies:

• JAWS (Job Access With Speech)
• NVDA (NonVisual Desktop Access)
• VoiceOver (Apple's built-in screen reader)
• ZoomText
• Dragon NaturallySpeaking

While we strive to ensure compatibility with all assistive technologies, we cannot guarantee that our website will work perfectly with every combination of software and hardware. If you experience any issues using assistive technology with our website, please contact us, and we will do our best to assist you.

Third-Party Content

Our website may contain links to third-party websites or content that is not under our control. We are not responsible for the accessibility of third-party content. We encourage users to contact the owners of third-party websites directly to report any accessibility issues.

Alternative Formats

If you need information from our website in an alternative format, such as large print, Braille, or audio, please contact us, and we will do our best to provide it to you.

Reasonable Adjustments

CareerCompass Australia is committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure that all individuals can access our services and information. If you require a reasonable adjustment to access our website or services, please contact us, and we will work with you to find a solution.