Job Access Employment Assistance Fund
What is the Employment Assistance Fund ?
The Employment Assistance Fund (EAF), administered through JobAccess, is an Australian Government initiative that provides financial support to help people with disability, injury, or health conditions access the tools and services they need to succeed at work.
Through this program, eligible individuals can receive funding for workplace modifications, adaptive equipment, and professional services—such as ADHD coaching—to help them perform their roles effectively and reach their career goals.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for the EAF, you must:
Have an ongoing disability lasting (or likely to last) at least two years that impacts your work.
Need workplace modifications essential for your job duties.
Be an Australian resident (exceptions for specific visas exist).
Meet one of the following employment criteria:
Have at least an 8-hour-per-week job offer or current employment lasting for a minimum of 13 weeks.
Be self-employed for at least 13 weeks, working 8 hours per week with income equal to the National Minimum Wage.
Flexible options for diverse situations:
The EAF acknowledges that employment situations can vary. Even if your employment doesn't perfectly fit the criteria, you may still be eligible. If you have shorter work periods, work in seasonal industries, or require assistive technology for job searching, your application will be considered individually.
For the most up to date information about EAF eligibility requirements, visit Who is eligible for Employment Assistance Fund on the JobAccess website.
Employment Assistance Fund (EAF)
Additional information
FAQs
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No, eligibility is not impacted by your annual income, other than the requirement to earn at least minimum wage if you are self employed.
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You will only need to let your employer know that you’re applying for the EAF if the items or services you request from JobAccess will include or require on-site services, such as a workplace assessment.
ADHD Partners provides the majority of our coaching services remotely via Zoom, which does not require us to visit your place of work.
We offer appointment times outside usual business hours so most people can attend outside of work hours if that’s your preference, subject to coach availability.
If you do not wish to disclose to your employer we suggest you follow our Non-Disclosure Application Instructions
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You're welcome to do whatever works best for you. You can book and pay for appointments without EAF, however the EAF will not reimburse you for any appointments that took place prior to the date that your funding was approved.
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Yes, you can apply for EAF funding after you have commenced working with us, however only coaches who have their AACC or ACCG qualifications are eligible to provide services that can be reimbursed by the EAF.
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To help you prepare your application we suggest you book a complimentary 15-minute Quick Chat with one of our qualified coaches (AACC or ACCG) via our Book an Appointment page.
If you need more time or assistance to help you articulate your ‘workplace barriers’ you may wish to book a longer appointment.
After your initial application is processed, Job Access will email you requesting further information and provide you with a '1 on 1 Support Information Request Form' which you and your coach will need to complete to apply for funding for your 1:1 support.
All you need to provide us with is:
Your EAF Application ID #
The name of your employer
The details of the workplace barriers you would like assistance with.
The number of appointments you would like to have covered by the EAF funding.
If the total cost of the number of appointments you are seeking exceeds the amount of the EAF funding for 1:1 support, you can either pay for some appointments in full or pay a non-reimbursable client gap fee per appointment.
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The EAF provides a range of services and will also pay for assistive technology and equipment.
For further details, see What the Employment Assistance Fund can cover