- Are focused on understanding you and your business
- Identify your specific employee and/or position requirements
- Provide motivated and suitable candidates
- Can arrange supported, wage, work modifications and other incentives
- All at no cost to your business
Employing a person with a disability is a great step for your business. Why?
Lower your staff turnover
People with a disability are recognized as having commitment to their employers. Staff retention of people with disability is 72% higher than those with no disability – that means less cost to you for recruitment, training and development.
Fill any vacancy
You name the job, and there are people with a disability who can fill it successfully. From labouring to administration; from graduate positions to management; anything is possible. Testimonial.
Enhanced reputation
When you employ a person with a disability, you are taking a step toward a workforce that reflects the community. Your organisation will be viewed as socially responsible, and in many cases, it’s a boost for staff morale. Testimonial.
Access a virtually untapped resource
20% of Australians are identified as having a disability; they also have the proficiency, ability, aptitude and in many cases, the experience to add value to your organisation. Testimonial.
Employer Incentives
A range of employer incentives are available for the employment of people with disability.
Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support
A range of assistance is available to support Australian apprentices with disability, including Disabled Australian Apprentice Wage Support which is paid to employers, and assistance for tutorial, interpreter and mentor services for apprentices. More information is available at the Australian Apprenticeship website at www.australianapprenticeships.gov.au
Supported Wage System
In most cases, people with a disability who work in the open workforce do so without restriction, and at full rates of pay. Some cannot because of the effects of their disability. Through the Supported Wage System qualified, independent assessors first determine a worker’s level of productivity. Employers then pay the resultant adjusted wage. There is no cost for the assessment, and you may be eligible to receive a one-off payment to help offset the cost of employing that person.
Traineeships
Generous support incentives are available for employers that hire eligible trainees or apprentices. Additional incentives are available upon an employee’s completion of a traineeship or apprenticeship. Testimonial.
Wage Subsidy Scheme
When you employ a job-ready person with a disability through STEPS, you could qualify to receive financial assistance for the first few months. Through the Federal Government’s Wage Subsidy Scheme you get the job done, and reduce your recruitment and training costs.
Work experience or work training
No more guess work needed. Work experience gives employers an opportunity to see how someone operates in a working environment. It’s free of charge and at no obligation.
Workplace Modification Scheme
The costs of special or adaptive equipment an employer may need to employ a person with a disability can be covered through the Workplace Modification Scheme. Free, independent assessment is made, and the costs of training in the use of the equipment can also be reimbursed. Testimonial.
Auslan (Australian Sign Language) for Employment Program
Financial and training assistance is available to employers of deaf workers. Assistance is assessed on a case-by-case basis, depending on the individual and the circumstances of the job. Employers can access interpreting assistance for job interviews and work-related activities. Training in sign language is available for management and co-workers.
For more information or confidential expertise advise, you can access the Job Access at www.jobaccess.gov.au or 1800 464 800.
