Support for you
If you have questions but aren’t sure who to ask, the JobAccess Advisers offer a free, personalised and confidential advice service. They can provide practical advice on a range of disability related employment issues. Call the JobAccess Advisers on 1800 464 800 or contact them online:
Support for your employer
You might like to draw your employer's attention to the range of free services and financial supports available to them:
Each of the pages on JobAccess prints as a user friendly fact sheet or your employer can call the JobAccess Advisers on 1800 464 800 for immediate advice.
Support for co-workers with disability
If a co-worker with disability requires assistance or support at work, it's important that they receive the service that best meets their individual needs.
Australian Government Employment Service providers can help a co-worker with disability if they need assistance or support to keep a job.
- Disability Employment Services
- Disability Employment Services provide a range of support for people with disability and their employers.
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- Job Services Australia
Job Services Australia providers help job seekers find work and operate as a free recruitment service for employers with a national network of sites across Australia.
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- Job in jeopardy assistance
If a co-worker is at risk of losing their job as a result of issues related to their disability, they may be eligible for job in jeopardy assistance. This is immediate on-the-job intervention and support provided by a Disability Employment Services Program Providers.
You can encourage your employer or co-worker to contact a Disability Employment Services Program Provider or the JobAccess Advisers to find out more.
Ensuring the quality of Australian Government Employment Services
If you have concerns about the support that a co-worker with disability is receiving from any of these services, you should discuss your concerns with your co-worker. If your co-worker wishes to lodge a complaint, the following information is available to assist them with the process:
Other disability services
For a full list of the services available to support people with disability, including the services that provide support outside of the workplace, see our comprehensive guide: