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Picture looks bright for Laura
she received the shock diagnosis that she had MS. Thanks to a very supportive employer - and assistance from JobAccess - she has been able to continue working, learning and making a … ambitions. To help her manage MS symptoms at work, Laura contacted JobAccess and applied for financial assistance to make workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). … -
Event wrap: Towards inclusive growth: enabling career progression for employees with disability to vitalise organisational success
means employers are missing important viewpoints. Insights that could improve decision making, financial performance, and culture. Over 60% of Australians with disability experience limits in … means they must make the changes needed for the employee to do their job. Employers can get assistance to cover the cost of workplace adjustments. For more information, visit the Australian … -
Yarra Ranges Council builds disability confidence with support from JobAccess
service that JobAccess provides. These adjustments can be funded through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF gives financial help to employers and people with disability to purchase work-related modifications and … -
How disability employment benefits big workforces
them so much more than just the job, it provides equal access to the many personal, social and financial benefits that many people take for granted. For businesses like Compass, it means … -
Minting talent: NDRC partnership paves way for embracing disability inclusion at The Perth Mint
mix of advice, tools, and training to build a sustainable disability employment strategy Assist in developing strategies for the attraction, recruitment, and retention of people with … support from Down Syndrome WA (DSWA) , the company recently appointed Joshua Ford as a Records Assistant. “Securing open employment has meant Joshua has been able to build confidence and financial independence, whilst developing new skills,” Kristen says. While we received … -
Workplace adjustments made easy
disability need adjustments support and advice through JobAccess introducing the Employment Assistance Fund. … -
Tom finds his feet in new job - thanks to JobAccess
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 … posters to put on the wall of the factory with basic sign language and an Auslan dictionary to assist with communication Auslan interpreting for the workplace so an interpreter could be … -
How employers can better support employees with disability
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 Assistance Fund (EAF) provides funding for things like assistive technology, Auslan interpreting, or training. By using the EAF, you can make … -
Setting up disability employment to succeed
a smooth process. “We’ve worked with JobAccess and the employment service provider, Epic Assist for the last few years, and most of our employees with disability have come through there. … a number of organisations to make sure it can happen,” says Ebru. JobAccess work with Epic Assist , which links people with disability with employers looking for candidates. After the … that people with disability are able to thrive, services like JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund are available to make any necessary changes or acquire new equipment. Ebru … -
How JobAccess helped Xzavier return to work after a life-changing illness
sustainable, Xzavier needed the right workplace adjustments. Through the JobAccess Employer Assistance Fund (EAF) , Xzavier received disability- related equipment to help him stay cool and … workers employed and productive. These include: adaptive equipment, flexible work options, or assistive technology Did you know? We provide free, confidential advice to employers on how to … how we can help you make easy, effective changes in the workplace at: What is the Employment Assistance Fund? | Job Access . …