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  1. About the Employment Assistance Fund

    The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) is a free government service. It can help cover the costs of making changes to your … watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Topics covered in this video: what the EAF can cover who can use the EAF workplace assessments how to apply. …
  2. Employment Assistance Fund

    A perfect pitch solution for Daniel Daniel Pistritto, an Audiometrist and Assistive Listening Device Product Manager at Blamey Saunders hears, believes it is essential “to … It was this passion that drew me to undertake a course in audiometry, and join my current employer,” Daniel said. In his role as an audiometrist, Daniel meets clients with hearing issues, … such as these saw Daniel get in touch with JobAccess and lodge an online application for the Employment Assistance Fund to secure funding support for assistive hearing devices. A few days …
  3. Breaking barriers with the Employment Assistance Fund

    my guide dog to ask for help to order breakfast,” she says. But, through JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund, these challenges are not insurmountable. Recognising the issue, Donna spoke with … in over twenty years,” she says. That wasn’t the only assistance Donna received. Through the Employment Assistance Fund, she was also approved to purchase a Victor Reader-Trek, which allows …
  4. Assistive technology for staff

    Some people with disability may need assistive technology to support them to do their job. This can include items like screen reading … devices.  You can watch this video with Auslan or read the transcript. Please note: the Employment Assistance Fund won’t cover the costs of medical or health related items, such as … of assistive technology working out what you need getting assistive technology access to funding. …
  5. Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders

    repairs, garden maintenance and much more. It’s an all-round service,” he adds. Being self-employed and running his own business – MP Property Services – also means having long days of … drained,” explains Michael. A few years ago, Michael learnt about JobAccess through his MS Employment Support Service team. Michael adds, “They saw I was exhausted and asked ‘what can we do to help?’” He went on to apply for the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess website. What is the Employment Assistance
  6. How employers can better support employees with disability

    advice to help you, and your employees agree on the right adjustments. 3. Use the JobAccess Employer Toolkit The Employer Toolkit gives you access to free resources that cover: Inclusive … are ready to go. They make it easy to include inclusive practices in your business. 4. Get funding with the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) You don’t have to cover workplace changes alone. The Employment …
  7. Supporting David to raise the bar on his practice

    legal system without going to a court trial.  “We are part of a trusted legal system to assist with disputes between people concerning money. Court trials can be stressful, … a provider of products and services for people with low vision – and went on to apply for the Employment Assistant Fund (EAF) through the JobAccess website. What is the Employment Assistance Fund? The Australian …
  8. What is JobAccess? | Free Disability Employment Support

    Expert advice on finding and keeping a job Workplace adjustments and modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) Financial support for assistive technology, training, and workplace accessibility Resources and guidance on employee …
  9. Event Wrap - All you need to know about workplace adjustments

    Offering workplace adjustments helps to create inclusive organisations. Employers are growing interested in making workplaces more accessible. Over 180 employers … confidential advice. They also provide free workplace assessments. The Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) can fund modifications. Advice and funding to make it happen The …
  10. Tom finds his feet in new job - thanks to JobAccess

    stepped in. An independent worksite assessment was organised onsite by JobAccess with Tom, his employer and an Auslan sign language interpreter to determine the disability-specific barriers … the worksite assessment, JobAccess organised the following support for Tom through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) based on the recommendations of the assessor: Installation of strobe lighting within the …