What is JobAccess?
JobAccess is the national hub for workplace and employment information for people with disability, employers and service providers.
JobAccess also plays a coordinating role with the National Panel of Assessors to conduct free workplace assessment and advise on workplace modifications and support which may be eligible for reimbursement through the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF).
The EAF gives financial help to eligible people with disability and mental health conditions and their employers to buy work-related modifications, equipment, Auslan (Australian Sign Language) services and workplace assistance and support services. The EAF is available to eligible people with disability who are about to start a job, are self-employed or who are currently working. It is also available to people with disability who need Auslan assistance or special work equipment to look for and prepare for a job.
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Resources For Employers
Whether you’re a small business owner or leading a large corporation, Deaf Connect’s Signs of Success resources serve as a case study in how investment in capability and communication access drives career progression.
Access our range of resources sharing the best practices for workplace accessibility, communication strategies, legal obligations, technology solutions, and real-world success stories to help your business build inclusive hiring practices, fosters diverse workplace cultures, and ensure equal opportunities for DHH individuals to thrive in their careers.
Check out our Webinar for Employers, watch the Signs of Success video series, download our Employer Handbook, and read the ethics approved research conducted by Deakin University.
The Signs of Success project was made possible by the Federal Government Department of Social Services’ Information Linkages and Capacity Building Program.
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Resources for Deaf Employees
This resource contains useful tips for communicating with Deaf or hard of hearing people as well as tips for communicating with a Deaf person through an interpreter.
FAQS
Check out our Auslan interview where we answer some real questions Deaf employees and employers have asked about the Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) through JobAccess.
Get In Touch
Have a question about Signs of Success or JobAccess? Want to get involved in building inclusive workplaces? Get in touch with our team by emailing [email protected] or contact your local Community Access team.
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