MS can affect a person in many different ways, so it’s important to be flexible. You can get funding to help with workplace changes, equipment and support services. Understanding multiple … need support with fine motor skills such as writing, you can provide: an ergonomic workstation assistive technology, such as voice recognition software, so the employee doesn’t need to type … employees who are blind or have low vision . Financial support for workplace changes The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) helps fund work-related changes, equipment and services to help …

Service is a free service for people with disability who are users of Australian Government funded: Inclusive Employment Australia; Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE); and/or Disability Advocacy … Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs); and Advocacy Services (funded by DSS). To get assistance from the CRRS to look into a complaint, a person needs to: be an eligible participant, …

from home. They may want to do a work health and safety check of your home working space. Assistance for home modifications If you are working from home and need to make changes to do your job, you may be eligible to get help from the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) . The EAF can help people with disability cover the cost of modifications to workspaces, …

a better understanding of disability and mental health. Your organisation may be able to get funding to cover the costs of training. Arranging awareness training Disability awareness … There are a few options for organisations to arrange awareness training. For example: many employer organisations and consultancy services provide training, such as the Australian … National Disability Recruitment Coordinator if your organisation is working with an Inclusive Employment Australia provider, they may be able to come into your workplace and speak to staff …

vision, hearing and physical conditions can thrive at work with the right support. There is funding available for workplace changes and services.  …

simple tasks like opening heavy doors or carrying a coffee became difficult. That’s when her employer suggested she contact JobAccess for help. Through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), Tegan received several workplace adjustments, including a specialised chair, tray walker …

of help is called a ‘reasonable adjustment’. If you need reasonable adjustments, contact the employer about this before the interview. Be clear about why you are mentioning your disability and what you need. What employers must do The employer has to take your disability into account for the interview. This … for an interview If you need an Auslan interpreter with you at your interview, your Inclusive Employment Australia provider can help organise this. If you don’t have an Inclusive Employment …

JobAccess, like the National Disability Recruitment Coordinator, that simplify disability employment. “It’s about having a clear process and making sure that you consider it from … 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. … happen,” says Ebru. JobAccess work with Epic Assist , which links people with disability with employers looking for candidates. After the opportunity at Gold Coast Health has been identified …

your employees and create a workplace that is accessible for all. You may also be able to get funding for workplace changes and services.  …

law in Australia to discriminate against a person with disability. This includes in terms of employment, using services and accessing public places. Learn more about workplace discrimination … a flexible and accessible workplace, consider putting in place policies that deal with: equal employment opportunity or diversity  reasonable adjustments and flexible working arrangements … support If you need to change the workplace to support employees with disabilities, the Employment Assistance Fund can help with the costs. For more information, contact a JobAccess …