There are free services available to help and support you when employing or retaining people with disability, injury or health condition. Help is also available if an employee with disability requires some assistance or support in their job.
Australian Government employment service providers
Australian Government employment service providers provide a national network of community and private organisations dedicated to placing people with disability into employment.
The following employment services are able to work with you by providing assistance with the recruitment of people with disability and supporting employees at work:
Retaining staff
If you require advice or support in retaining a current employee with disability then specific employer supports are available through the Disability Employment Services.
Employer supports may be available if your employee is experiencing difficulties in their job, if your employee has changed roles in their job and requires additional on the job training or if your employee's disability has deteriorated.
Job in Jeopardy assistance
Disability Employment Services are able to provide Job in Jeopardy assistance. If you believe an employee's job is at risk as a result of issues related to their disability, injury or health condition, there is support and assistance available from Disability Employment Services.
For more information on job in Jeopardy, please see:
- Job in Jeopardy (16.5KB RTF)
Job in Jeopardy (981KB PDF)
Ongoing support
Disability Employment Services can also provide ongoing support to help employers and employees manage their disability, injury or health condition at work. Ongoing support includes on the job training, assisting with performance management and counselling.
JobAccess Advisers
JobAccess Advisers provide an expert individualised service including practical advice, referrals to experts (including qualified worksite assessors) and facilitation of workplace modifications. They can link you to range of workplace supports if they are required.
Contact the JobAccess Advisers on
1800 464 800 or by using the Online Enquiry Form: