breakthru is an Australian for purpose organisation established in 1992. We believe work is fundamental to living a fulfilling and productive life, and that a job enables everyone to play a valued role in the life of their community. That is why we set out to ensure people with disabilities have access to a range of programs that best match their needs.
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We’re atWork Australia, an employment services provider helping Australians living with disability, injury or health condition find meaningful and lasting employment. We work hard to find the right person the right job, and have been doing so for over 15 years. Let’s get started, call us today on 1300 080 856.
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We’re atWork Australia, an employment services provider helping Australians living with disability, injury or health condition find meaningful and lasting employment. We work hard to find the right person the right job, and have been doing so for over 15 years. Let’s get started, call us today on 1300 080 856.
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The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides reimbursements to an Applicant for workplace modifications, equipment and services necessary for a person with disability to perform their employment duties. The EAF can help people whether they are working, about to start work, or self-employed. , What can you use the EAF for?, The EAF can fund changes related to workplaces, equipment and support services. This includes covering the cost of things like: Building modifications – such as automatic doors, lighting changes and ramps changes to work vehicles special equipment – including braille printers, joysticks or mouse alternatives and headsets assistive technology and communication devices – such as a hearing loop…, Who can use the EAF?, The EAF is to support eligible people with disability who are working, about to start work, or self-employed. Find out more at Who is eligible for the EAF . To use the EAF you need to apply. You can apply if you’re: an employer an employee self-employed a job seeker a service provider. Read more about the application process at Applying for the EAF ., The application process, You apply for the EAF online through JobAccess Secure . To fill in the online form, you’ll need a few details about: the business and employer the employee’s start date the equipment, changes or services you need, including the cost if you know it., Step 1, You put in an application for the EAF., Step 2, JobAccess assesses the application. This can take up to 10 working days., Step 3, JobAccess lets you know if the application will go ahead and if you need a workplace assessment. If you do, JobAccess will arrange it for you for free., Step 4, After you get approval, you buy the items and services., Step 5, JobAccess pays back the costs. You can find more details about the process and the information you need to apply at Applying for the EAF . You can also download our step-by-step instructions for filling out the form in JobAccess Secure., Getting a workplace assessment, You can get a free workplace assessment through the EAF to help work out what changes or equipment will best support the employee. This is called a Workplace Modification Assessment. You usually need an assessment if you apply for more than $1,000 of funding through the EAF. Read more about getting a workplace assessment.
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If you need workplace changes, equipment or services to help you or your employee, you can apply online for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). Find out about the process and the information you need to apply., Who can apply, The EAF supports people with disability who are eligible . You can apply for the EAF if you’re: an employer an employee self-employed a job seeker a service provider. A person with disability can also ask a friend, relative or advocate to apply for them as their nominee., The application process, Before you start, Check if you’re eligible to use the EAF . Check what costs the EAF covers . Get together the information you need to fill out the online form. You’ll need a few details about the employer and the equipment, changes or services you need (There is more information about this below.), What is a valid myGov account for registering with JobAccess?, You may have already registered and have a myGov account. For registering with JobAccess, some linkages or lack of thereof, will result in failure. A valid myGov account to register with JobAccess must be any of these: A myGov Linked to your Digital ID A myGov linked to Medicare and/or Centrelink And must use one of the below valid myGov sign in method that meet the minimum required credential…, The applications steps , You apply for the EAF online through JobAccess Secure . You put in an application for the EAF. JobAccess assesses the application. This can take up to, 10 working days, . A JobAccess Adviser will contact you to ask for any documents they need. JobAccess lets you know if the application will go ahead and if you need a workplace assessment. If you do, JobAccess will arrange it for you for free. After you get approval, you buy the items and services. JobAccess pays back the costs. Information about how to claim back the costs is in the EAF guidelines . It’s also in…, Applying as a nominee, If you’re a friend, relative or advocate applying for the EAF on behalf of a person with disability, you need to: have permission in writing from the person tell the person and their employer about the EAF process and terms and conditions tell them about the progress of the application fill out the information on Nominee tab in the online EAF application. You can find the terms and conditions in…, Information you need to apply, Employer details, To fill in the online form you’ll need to know, or have handy: the type of business how long the employee has worked there or the date they will start the name of the business and the business’s ABN the address of the business the employer’s name and contact details. You can search for an ABN on the Australian Business Register website. If you’re looking for a job, you don’t need to fill in this…, Items and costs, If you know what changes, equipment or services you need, list them at the Items/Modifications tab of the online form. Include the cost for each. If you don’t know what an item costs, put $0.00 as the Item Cost. If you’re not sure what equipment or modifications you need, in the online form: under Item Type choose ’Other‘ from the menu under Description, type in ‘to be determined’ and go to the…, Ownership and reimbursement, For each item you’re asking for, you also need to include: who will own it – this is usually the employee with disability, unless the funding is for something you can’t take with you to another job, like a change to a building who is paying for it – this is who JobAccess will reimburse or pay back the money to., Getting quotes, You will need to get quotes after you discuss your application with a JobAccess Adviser. If you don’t know what something costs you can put $0.00 in the online form as the Item Cost. How many quotes you will need depends on the cost of each item or modification. JobAccess will give you more information if your application is approved. , Getting help from JobAccess, A JobAccess Adviser can help you to apply. Call us on 1800 464 800 or fill out our online enquiry form ., Why your application might be declined, There are conditions that you must meet for your EAF application to be approved. For example, your application won’t be approved if: you don’t meet the eligibility rules your application isn’t complete you don’t provide the supporting information there isn’t enough proof that the change or item you’re asking for will help you do your job or improve your work productivity you have already bought…, Telling your employer , You will usually need to let your employer know that you’re applying for the EAF. JobAccess will need to contact them to check the information in your application and to organise a workplace assessment if needed. If you are worried about sharing information about your disability with your employer, please contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 to talk about your situation.
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