is not a crisis service. Should you need emergency support, please contact Police, Ambulance or Fire on 000 or one of the services below: Lifeline Phone: 13 11 14 www.lifeline.org.au Available 24 hours a day/seven days a week Anyone experiencing a personal crisis or thinking about suicide Online counselling available at set times - see website for details …

create a more inclusive future where people with disability, as well as those with injury, or health conditions can get support to find jobs and grow their career. More information about Inclusive Employment Australia is available on the Department of Social Services website or speak to your provider …

usually paid for it, and it goes for a short time. For example, it might be: full time for 2 or 3 weeks a day or 2 each week over a few months. Benefits of work experience Work experience can have many … they can make in the workplace to support you – for example, if you need assistive technology or changes to your workspace. You can add the experience to your resume.  The employer might even …

is a personal choice. You don’t need to share anything unless there is a safety risk to you or others. Why be open about your mental health? Telling your employer about your mental health … tell your employer about any mental health concerns. These are: when you’re unable to work or to work safely to keep other people and your co-workers safe.     You don’t need to mention specific medical or personal details. In all other cases, it’s your choice if you wish to talk about your mental …

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If you’re looking for work and live with disability, injury or health condition you may be able to get income support payments. Income support may also help … Types of income support Income support payments can help support you while you look for work or if your work hours are limited. Centrelink can help you work out if you can get income support … under 22 136 150 – for parenting payment. Mobility Allowance Does your disability, injury or health condition make it hard for you to use public transport without a lot of help? Mobility …

software, visual alert systems and reaching 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 cochlear implants, hearing aids and corrective eye glasses. …

reading, writing, and understanding verbal information often try to cover up their problem or may not be aware of it.  Any discussion with your employee should be of a non-judgemental nature.  Speech pathologists or psychologists can do literacy assessments to identify any issues. This can start with a … can: ask them how they best learn always make sure they understand by asking them to show you or repeat back in their own words what they’ve read create a glossary of common terms and …

Employment Australia can help you find and keep a job if you live with disability, injury or health condition. Am I eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia You may be eligible for … Employment Australia if you are looking for work and are: living with disability, injury or health condition at least 14 years old but younger than Age Pension age an Australian resident, or have an eligible visa able to work less than 30 hours per week To find out if you are eligible …

employer, unless it impacts – their ability to perform the inherent requirements of the role, or their safety, or the safety of their co-workers. If any of these apply, employees should only need to explain … talk to their employer about making changes. These adjustments might include flexible start or finish times. They don’t have to tell their employer about the mental health issue itself. The …