As an employee with disability, you may not need any adjustments to the workplace to do your job. If you do require adjustments, your employer should take into account your disability and make any appropriate adjustments to the work environment to accommodate you. These adjustments are called ‘reasonable adjustments’ and they enable you to:
- have equal opportunity to be considered for selection, appointment, promotion, transfer, training or other employment opportunity
- perform the requirements of the relevant job
- enjoy equal terms and conditions of employment.
Reasonable adjustments also minimise the impact of your disability on your employment and ensure safety in the workplace.
Financial help for workplace modifications
There is financial help available to help pay for the costs of workplace modifications and adjustments.
While the majority of workers with disability won’t require any workplace modifications, the Employment Assistance Fund aims to make accommodating employees with disability in the workplace easier.
What is the Employment Assistance Fund?
The Employment Assistance Fund provides assistance to employers of people with disability and mental health condition by providing financial assistance to purchase a range of work related modifications and services. Assistance is available for people who are about to start a job or who are currently working, as well as those who require assistance to find and prepare for work.
For more information about the Employment Assistance Fund including examples of assistance available and full eligibility criteria, please click on the link below:
Workplace Adjustment Tool
If you would like advice or ideas on how to make appropriate modifications and adjustments in your workplace, you can search our Workplace Adjustment Tool. The Workplace Adjustment Tool contains practical ideas and solutions aimed at supporting people with disability as they complete a vast array of activities and tasks in the workplace. The tool links you to suppliers of products and solutions in your state.
Employee experiences
Read about the experiences and success stories of employees who have applied for assistance for workplace modifications:
Need help?
A JobAccess Adviser can provide information about possible equipment, services and modifications and guide you through the application process. You can contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or submit an online enquiry form: