Thriving in a job means growing, developing and achieving your potential.
For employees with disability, knowing how to access workplace adjustments, negotiate flexible work practices or develop existing skills can be the key to mastery of the job.
The following resources can help you support a new or existing employee with disability as they maintain their job and thrive at work.
Helping job seekers keep their job
As an employment service provider, you can support new or existing employees with disability maintain their job, particularly if it is at risk due to the effects of disability.
Working with job seekers to develop their skills
There are many training and development options available to employees with disability to help them develop their skills.
Working with job seekers seeking promotion
You can support employees with disability who wish to advance their career.
Encouraging work and personal life balance
Participating in the workforce and fulfilling family and lifestyle commitments can be challenging. Encouraging a balance between work and family and exploring opportunities for flexible work arrangements is not only good for mental health and wellbeing, it helps all employees thrive at work.
Workplace modifications and adjustments
The Employment Assistance Fund helps people with disability and mental illness condition by providing financial assistance to purchase a range of work related modifications and services 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.