This guide provides step by step instructions on applying for assistance through the Employment Assistance Fund, including use of the JobAccess secure online application forms.
Step 1—Identify the assistance you require
The Employment Assistance Fund can provide help for people with disability to look for work. Depending on your needs and individual circumstances the Employment Assistance Fund can provide a range of assistance to help you overcome barriers to applying for jobs and preparing for work. Examples of assistance that can be provided through the Employment Assistance Fund include Auslan interpreting for job interviews, communications technology devices such as paging systems and TTY Typewriters and specialised computer software.
You can get more information about assistance available through the Employment Assistance Fund by calling a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800.
Step 2—Read the Employment Assistance Fund Guidelines
The Employment Assistance Fund Guidelines contain detailed information on the Employment Assistance Fund including eligibility. You should read the Employment Assistance Fund Guidelines to determine whether you are eligible to apply. If you have any queries regarding your eligibility please speak to a JobAccess Adviser.
Step 3—Apply for assistance through the Employment Assistance Fund
To apply for funding you will need to log on to the secure JobAccess site and complete an online application form. Below are instructions to help you create an application:
If you are ready to create an online application form click on the following link:
If you require assistance submitting an application please contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or submit an online enquiry form:
Step 4—Workplace Modifications Assessment
Most applications for assistance will require a Workplace Modifications Assessment. Where a Workplace Modifications Assessment is required a JobAccess Adviser will arrange for a Workplace Modifications Assessor to conduct a Workplace Modifications Assessment to determine the most appropriate assistance. The Workplace Modifications Assessor can also provide advice on other issues affecting people with disability in the workplace such as identification and removal of barriers to ensure occupational health and safety and appropriate layout for workplaces.
The JobAccess Adviser will consider the recommendations made by the Workplace Modifications Assessor as part of processing your application for assistance.
Step 5—Outcome of the Employment Assistance Fund application
The JobAccess Adviser will:
- process your online application
- approve or decline your application for the costs of modifications, workplace assistance and support or Auslan assistance applied for
- advise you of the outcome of your application.
If your application for funding is approved continue to Step 6. If your application for funding is not approved and you wish to discuss the decision further please contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800.
Step 6—Purchase of assistance
Once your Employment Assistance Fund application has been approved, whoever submitted the application is responsible for purchasing the approved items. The Employment Assistance Fund is a reimbursement scheme so all purchases will be fully reimbursed.
Step 7—Claim for payment
If you have paid for the assistance yourself you can claim the money back from JobAccess by submitting a tax invoice and evidence of expenditure for the approve assistance. The tax invoice and evidence of expenditure should be mailed to:
JobAccess Advisers
PO Box 510
Subiaco
WA 6904
Need help?
If you would like assistance or more information on the Employment Assistance Fund, please contact the JobAccess Advisers on 1800 464 800 or by using the Online Enquiry Form: