Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF can help people whether they are working, about to start work, or self-employed.  … What can you use the EAF for? The EAF can fund changes related to workplaces, equipment and support services. This includes covering the cost of things like: Building modifications – …

Employers and service providers can apply for the Supported Wage System (SWS) online. The SWS is a way to … current employees with disability, if they can’t do the same amount of work they used to, and they risk losing their job. The employee must be eligible for the SWS. There is information … – including the type of business, contact details and ABN the job – including the employee’s role, start date and hours of work a week. You can search for an employer’s ABN on the Australian …

with disability could lead you to the best person for the job—just ask Ebru Dogan, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor at Gold Coast Health. “It’s definitely a positive thing for any organisation. Aside from working towards an inclusive culture and meeting targets, it brings a diversity of thought that is invaluable,” says Ebru. It doesn’t … a long time, so making sure a job is suitable is an important part of that.” When positions require adjustments to ensure that people with disability are able to thrive, services like …

be ongoing meet the employment standards for the position – for example, is suitable work and pays at least the national award wage not force another employee out of their job not be a … This includes paying superannuation, tax and insurance. And meeting work health and safety requirements.  …

challenging. We’ve put together tips on when to mention your disability, what to talk about, and ways to deal with some common concerns from employers. Why mention your disability at an … eligible, you can get an assessment to decide on fair pay for the work you can do. Negative responses from customers or co-workers Some employers might worry about how customers will react … for workplaces. Your privacy Information about your disability is personal and you have the right for this information to be kept private. If you think someone involved in an interview …

says Gary. Dexar Group put out an application through the ACT Down Syndrome Association , and had 12 people apply. The questions were framed specifically for the interview, and were … him ‘how are you Tim’ and he’ll say ‘I’m awesome’ - it’s infectious,” says Gary. And from all accounts, working has been extremely rewarding for Tim, too. “His parents have told me that his …