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

2. 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

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. Modifications and equipment

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

8. Disability Awareness Training
Deafness
Mental Health Awareness

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

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

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

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

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

14. Register for updates Employers Disability Employment Services
Keep up to date with our newsletter and events in your area
to register
Advertise a vacancy with us – free of charge
Post your vacancy at
Disability Employment Services
Receive vacancy notifications seeking applications from candidates with disability

15. Thank you