to contribute and add value Upon receiving Daniel’s application for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , a JobAccess Professional Adviser organised a free assessment of Daniel’s home and … were recommended. The assessor also suggested tailored equipment and assistive technology to support Daniel at work. The EAF gives financial help to eligible people living with disability and mental health conditions, as well as …

disability rights in Australia. Assessing your workplace accessibility An access auditor can help assess how accessible your workplace is now. They will study your site and facilities and … executive disability champions disability mentoring disability employee networks. Getting financial support If you need to change the workplace to support employees with disabilities, the …

mental health conditions and low literacy shouldn’t be barriers to work. Learn how you can support your employees and create a workplace that is accessible for all. You may also be able to get funding for workplace changes and services.  …

You can work with your employer to make changes in the workplace to support you to do your job. These types of changes are called ‘reasonable adjustments’. What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments help give people with disability fair access to employment. They are also called workplace … sessions if you are Deaf or have hearing loss. Changes to work methods You might find it helpful to make changes to the way you work or create tools that will support you. For example: …

If you or someone you know is in life threatening or an emergency situation, call 000 for help from police, fire or ambulance services. If you have a speech or hearing impairment can use … take sides in the issue and doesn’t advocate for anyone. Abuse or neglect in a government-funded service If your report is about abuse or neglect in a government-funded service, the Hotline will pass the report on to the government body that funds the service. The funding body will then investigate the report. Government-funded services …

Services (DES) can help you find and keep a job. DES also helps employers to hire and support staff with disability. DES is a free service funded by the Australian Government with providers across the country. …

A workplace assessor can help decide what changes a workplace needs to support an employee with disability. They can also assess an employee’s productivity. Assessments are free through the Employment Assistance Fund or the Supported Wage System. Assessments for workplace adjustments Employees with disability might be …

therapist recommended he contact JobAccess and apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to … An assessor visited Andrew at work to identify potential barriers and discussed solutions to help make work more accessible. With recommendations from the assessor, JobAccess Professional …

to give staff and employers a better understanding of disability and inclusion at work. It can help you get the support you need and to support other staff members. Disability awareness training Disability …   You or your employer can contact JobAccess for more information on training courses.  Financial support for awareness training Your employer may be able to get financial help through …

Some employees with disability need adjustments to support them do their job. Find out how JobAccess services can help you understand and make … the transcript. Topics covered in this video: when people with disability need adjustments support and advice through JobAccess introducing the Employment Assistance Fund. …