The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) have developed the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) to encourage and support employment of eligible people with disability by providing financial assistance for the cost of modifications and adjustments that may be needed to a workplace.
APM are pleased to offer the following complimentary services to employers:
- Explanation of the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), the potential benefits to your company and details of the guidelines
- Assistance to identify the need for modifications and the type of modification or assistance that may be appropriate in your workplace
- Advice and assistance, if required, to prepare and submit a EAF application
- Upon a successful EAF application, assistance to implement the approved equipment/modification
- Ongoing support and assistance with EAF and other workplace issues
- Workplace assessments
APM are experienced at:
- Understanding the EAF guidelines
- Assessing potential eligibility
- Writing EAF applications
- Implementing and supporting employers with equipment, modifications and training
- Working in partnership with employers
EAF funds have been used in the past to provide employment related modifications to vehicles, purchase specific software and communication technology, training relating to the modifications, specific job related equipment, physical or environmental workplace adjustments such as ramps, specific lighting and workstation adjustments.
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