to switch careers to audiometry. “I wanted to understand my hearing problem better as well as help others in the same situation. It was this passion that drew me to undertake a course in … get in touch with JobAccess and lodge an online application for the Employment Assistance Fund to secure funding support for assistive hearing devices. A few days later JobAccess organised an …

Accessibility and Capability Advice at Commonwealth Bank Common activities many of us take for granted aren’t always so easy for people with disability. Take business travel, for example. “For … for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, these challenges are not insurmountable. Recognising the issue, Donna spoke with her Manager Ryan Kassel. Then, supported by Commonwealth Bank, she reached out to JobAccess to see what kind of advice or …

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your workplace to support an employee with disability. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. …

provider, Michael enjoys the creativity that comes with the job. “Apart from landscaping, I support my clients with property maintenance, house repairs, garden maintenance and much more. … Support Service team. Michael adds, “They saw I was exhausted and asked ‘what can we do to help?’” He went on to apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess …

For larger organisations, the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator is available to help employers build the ‘know how’ to employ a person with disability. Nicole is an occupational … is an expert on disability employment and diversity and inclusion practices. Her role is in support provision—working with these recruiters to understand any adjustments (if any) that need … adjustments when they’re needed, but we’ve also gone through JobAccess before to get partial funding for things like large iPads and captioning services through the Employment Assistance …

  Grant Everett, Assistant Publications Officer of Panorama Magazine Grant Everett is a published author, and has worked for the past three years as a full-time … I have also been determined to do everything I can on my own to aid my recovery,” says Grant. Grant’s job at Panorama requires him to take on a number of roles, and in any given day he will …

If your organisation is new to hiring people with disability, there is support and services to help. Find out where to get support with recruiting, funding for adjustments, training and more. You can watch this video with Auslan or read the …

specialising in commercial court litigation since 1992.  Their primary goal, he says, is to help people walk through the complex legal system without going to a court trial.  “We are part … As lawyers, we need to collect all the facts, work out multiple probabilities and provide support to our clients in resolving the matter.” David experiences tunnel vision as a result of … and services for people with low vision – and went on to apply for the Employment Assistant Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess website. What is the Employment Assistance Fund? The Australian …

  What is JobAccess? JobAccess is the Australian Government’s hub for disability employment support. JobAccess services are delivered by GenU, on behalf of the Department of Social … and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) Financial support for assistive technology, training, and workplace accessibility Resources and …

Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading software, visual alert … watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as cochlear implants, hearing … of assistive technology working out what you need getting assistive technology access to funding. …