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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.
What is the Employment Assistance Fund?

Find out about:

  • what the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is for
  • the basics of who can use it and how to apply
  • an overview of the process.
Who is eligible for Employment Assistance Fund

Find out about:

  • who can use the Employment Assistance Fund
  • residency requirements
  • disability and work conditions.
What the Employment Assistance Fund can cover

Find out about:

  • types of changes and equipment the EAF covers
  • Auslan interpreting and other support services
  • funding caps and conditions.
Applying for the Employment Assistance Fund

Find out about:

  • who can apply
  • the application process
  • information you need to apply.

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Last updated: 13 October 2025

About the Employment Assistance Fund

Topics covered in this video:

what the EAF can cover, who can use the EAF, workplace assessments, how to apply.

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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

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