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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, … 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 Government provides funding through the Employment Assistance … -
Why PwC is committed to hiring people with disability
get partial funding for things like large iPads and captioning services through the Employment Assistance Fund,” says Nicole. “Our workspaces and buildings are already very accessible, so it’s … any of the specific needs and requirements of our employees.” JobAccess and the Employment Assistance Fund can help employers looking to hire people with disability by providing tailored … to do,” says Nicole. Employment provides people with disability the many personal, social and financial benefits of work. For your business, a person with disability brings new perspectives, … -
Blind and low vision support at work
blind or have vision loss. This might include simple changes to work areas and tasks or using assistive technology. You can also get funding for workplace adjustments. Blindness and low … or not giving them colour dependant tasks letting employees take regular eye rest breaks. Financial support for workplace changes The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps fund work-related changes. It pays for modifications, equipment and … -
Taking a weight off Michael’s mind and shoulders
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 Fund? The Australian Government’s Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) provides financial assistance to purchase work-related modifications and services with the intent to … JobAccess Professional Adviser, Tania Hillan, worked alongside Michael to organise funding for assistive equipment and workwear to help manage his symptoms while carrying out his job. “They … -
Moving and mowing: Simple adjustments through JobAccess help Michael get back to life
greatly hampered by a lack of mobility. Thanks to JobAccess and funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) , Michael now has a dedicated buggy which keeps him off his feet as much as … currently working or are self-employed and require adjustments to do their job can apply for financial assistance through the Employment Assistance Fund. Employers and Disability Employment Services … -
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). … -
Deaf and hard of hearing support at work
Your employee may be able to get funding for interpreting services through the Employment Assistance Fund. Auslan interpreters are also available for calls using the free National Relay … Service (NRS). For more information about the NRS, visit the National Relay Service website . Financial support for workplace changes The Employment Assistance Fund helps fund work-related changes, equipment and services. It helps people with … -
Responsibilities for work health and safety
that suit them. For example, large font, audio and Braille. For more on workplace changes and financial help see Guidelines on reasonable adjustments . Responsibilities for all employees You … -
Making changes in your workplace
Equipment or services might include: lifting equipment to help you safely lift heavy objects assistive technology like screen reading software Auslan interpreters to support you in training … more information about workplace adjustments, you can contact one of our JobAccess Advisers. Financial help with changing the workplace You may be able to get funding to cover the costs of changes to the workplace through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF). You can also apply for a free workplace assessment to help decide what … -
What employers ask as evidence of disability from employees
contact. JobAccess also manages applications for workplace adjustments through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF gives financial help to people with disability which can help remove or reduce cost as a barrier to …