You need to meet disability, work and Australian residency conditions to get support through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF).  Who can use the EAF? The EAF is for people with disability who need workplace changes, equipment or services to support them to do their job … to help you look for work. What is an Australian resident? An Australian resident is a person who lives in Australia and is one of the following: an Australian citizen a permanent …

There are ways you can support employees with conditions that affect the use of their hands, arms and legs. This might include equipment … for people who have limited movement in their arms and hands, back or neck pain, or physical disability. Reaching can cause pain and strain, or it may not be possible due to the person’s … their head height. Mobility There are changes you can make in the workplace to help people with disability or injury that affects how they move around. People with severe mobility …

about the process and the information you need to apply. Who can apply The EAF supports people with disability who are eligible . You can apply for the EAF if you’re: an employer an employee self-employed a job seeker a service provider. A person with disability can also ask a friend, relative or advocate to apply for them as their …

the concept. What is a workplace adjustment? A workplace adjustment is any change that helps a person with disability do their job safely and effectively.  Some common examples include: providing …

a core part of her work. Through the organisation’s Back2Work program, her team helps people with spinal cord injuries and other disability return to work and  rebuild their careers after life-changing injuries. Half of … between JobAccess and Spinal Life continues to play an important  role in helping people with disability return to work safely and with confidence. “It’s such an amazing program and such …

in one or more of these areas. There are a range of things you can do to support employees with cognitive impairment.  See also our article about supporting problem solving, concentration … . Cognitive differences at work Cognitive impairment can include an intellectual or learning disability or an acquired brain injury. A cognitive impairment might affect how a person: communicates learns skills understands social cues. By giving your employee the right …

running his catering business is more than cooking. He loves the social connections that come with it. "It's not just about me cooking for clients. I put on a show, and I've got music … and packing.  Andrew carries these out independently for smaller events but engages another person when catering for larger crowds of over 40.  Andrew lives with multiple sclerosis (MS), … modifications and services with the intent to remove barriers in the workplace due to a person’s disability. Not long after receiving Andrew's application, JobAccess organised a free …

A person with disability may well be the best match for a position in your organisation. There are ways to make …

What are reasonable adjustments? Reasonable adjustments, or workplace adjustments, give people with disability equal access to employment.  They help a person with disability in job interviews. They support them to do their best at work. Reasonable …