Through the Employment Assistance Fund, employers may be able to access funding to allow for workplace modifications that will assist a person with a disability to enhance the safety and productivity of the tasks performed in their job. These modifications can include building/vehicle modifications, purchase of new equipment or computer software and Auslan interpreting services.
For an employee with a disability to be eligible for this service, they must:
• have an ongoing disability that has lasted, or is likely to last for 2 years or more, and
• have a disability that results in a limitation, restriction or impairment effecting their everyday activities that requires a work-related adjustment, and
• be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, and
• not meet any of the excluding criteria such as having received the requested modifications funding through another source such as a worker’s compensation claim.
APM assessors will visit the worksite and conduct a thorough assessment of the employee in their work environment in order to recommend the most appropriate modifications and services required to assist both the employee and employer in creating a sustainable workplace.
For further information on the Workplace Modification Scheme, eligibility criteria and/or to lodge an application, please visit the JobAccess website.
APM strives to provide excellent services by promoting a client focussed and friendly approach. We pride ourself on our capacity to recognise, cater for, and respond appropriately to the needs of our clients. APM welcomes feedback as this provides us with the opportunity to continuously refine and improve our services. To provide a feedback on your experience with APM, contact us on 1300 651 661 or contact DEEWR on 1800 050 040.
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