Funding for changes in the workplace
Even simple changes to a workplace can make a big difference to help people with disability to do their job or feel more comfortable. The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps cover the costs to make a range of workplace changes, big and small. This includes buying equipment, making adjustments and accessing services.
The EAF can cover:
- physical changes to a workplace
- equipment and assistive technology
- specialist support
- Auslan interpreting.
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About the Employment Assistance Fund
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what the EAF can cover, who can use the EAF, workplace assessments, how to apply.
Funding for changes in the workplace
The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can cover the cost to change something about the place where you work.
For example, in an office, factory or shop.
The EAF can cover the cost of things that support you to:
- do your job
- feel more comfortable.
The EAF can cover the cost of:
- equipment
- support services, including Auslan support.
It can also cover the cost of changing the building where you work, like putting in a ramp.
What is the Employment Assistance Fund?
What it is, who can use it, how it works
Who is eligible for the Employment Assistance Fund?
Who can use it, rules people must follow
What the Employment Assistance Fund can pay for
What it can pay for, how much it will pay for items
Applying for the Employment Assistance Fund
Who can apply, how applying works, information you need to apply