Introduction to JobAccess Heather Hill Acting Client Support Manager, JobAccess February 2017

The national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers. Note: All images used in this presentation are of people living with disability who volunteered to be photographed by JobAccess

JobAccess support in a nutshell Expert advice via website and phone Employer engagement services Employment Assistance Fund Complaints Resolution and Referral Service (CRRS) National Disability Abuse and Neglect Hotline

The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) To assist employers to improve access to employment, work opportunities and work productivity of people with disability

EAF Eligibility Criteria Work 8 hours per week or more Work 20 hours per week or more. If Self employed at least equivalent to National Minimum Wage Jobseeker with EPP At least 13 weeks employment contract Australian Resident Ongoing disability – 2 years duration

Modifications and equipment

Auslan assistance Auslan 1 – Work-related Auslan interpreting Auslan 2 – Job interview Auslan interpreting Auslan 3 – Auslan co-worker course

Disability Awareness Training Deafness Mental Health Awareness

On-the-job support Counselling Coaching programs Mentoring Alternative learning techniques

Managing Anxiety in the workplace Case Study - John Managing Anxiety in the workplace

Working as an Admin Officer with low vision Case Study - Gordon Working as an Admin Officer with low vision

Case Study - Mary Living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and working as a Teacher

Recap Service Providers, Employers & Individuals can submit applications Go online to www.jobaccess.gov.au Click on “Login” on top left hand side, then register or login

Register for updates Employers Disability Employment Services Keep up to date with our newsletter and events in your area Email jobs.ndrc@workfocus.com to register Advertise a vacancy with us – free of charge Post your vacancy at www.workfocus.com/employer-vacancy.aspx Disability Employment Services Receive vacancy notifications seeking applications from candidates with disability

Thank you www.jobaccess.gov.au jobaccessadvice@workfocus.com 1800 464 800