You need to meet disability, work and Australian residency conditions to get support through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). 

Who can use the EAF?

The EAF is for people with disability who need workplace changes, equipment or services to support them to do their job or get a job.

To be eligible for the EAF, you must:

• be an Australian resident 
• have a job, or have been offered a job, where the work will go for at least 13 weeks – there may be exceptions for shorter periods or for seasonal work
• be working at least 8 hours a week
• if you’re self-employed, have been working at least 8 hours a week for the last 13 weeks. And earning an hourly amount that is the same as the national minimum wage or more
• have an ongoing disability that has lasted, or will last, at least 2 years. This disability must limit, restrict or affect your ability to work.

JobAccess will assess each application on a case-by-case basis.

EAF for job seekers

You may also be able to apply for the EAF if you’re an eligible job seeker and need support. For example: 

• if you need Auslan interpreting at a job interview
• assisted technology to help you look for work.

What is an Australian resident?

An Australian resident is a person who lives in Australia and is one of the following:

• an Australian citizen
• a permanent resident visa holder
• a protected Special Category visa holder.

You may also be eligible for the EAF if you have a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV) or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV).

More information

Read the EAF guidelines for full details. You can also contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or through our online enquiry form.