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Sometimes changes need to be made in the workplace for people with disability to perform a particular job. The Australian Government provides funding through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to cover the costs of making workplace changes. This can include buying equipment, modifications or accessing services for people with disability.
The EAF can cover more than just physical changes to the workplace. Other items often covered under the EAF include communications technology, Auslan (Australian Sign Language) interpreting, disability awareness training for staff, and specialist support for people with mental health conditions or learning disorders.
Some funding caps apply to particular items under the EAF as follows:
* A new Auslan Level 1 application is required for work related activities every 12 months.
**The training cannot be delivered by the employer’s own organisation.
The Employment Assistance Fund application process
Applications for funding through the EAF can be submitted online.
Further information about the EAF is available on the Employment Assistance Fund page.
You can also speak to a Disability Employment Services provider.
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