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Work Assist

Work Assist helps employed people suffering from an illness, injury or disability be empowered to keep their job. Disability Employment Services (DES) provides the solution for these unfortunate work interruptions. Sureway can assist you to positively get your employment back on track. 

 

By registering with the Disability Employment Services, this free service can assist you in three ways:

  • Implement changes in the current job structure
  • Vary your workplace so you can continue to work
  • Provide specialised equipment to help you perform your job

ARE YOU ELIGIBLE FOR WORK ASSIST?

To be eligible for Work Assist, the employee must:

  • Have been employed for the last 13 weeks and have averaged a minimum of 8 hours a week (not including reduced hours due to the impact of injury, disability or a health condition which puts you at risk of losing your job in the near future)
  • Currently have an illness, injury or disability which puts you at risk of losing your job (the condition doesn’t have to be permanent)
  • Have not been receiving assistance from a Disability Employment Services provider
  • Be aged at least 14 years of age but have not attained Age Pension qualifying age 
  • Be an Australian resident or a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV)/Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) holder.
  • Not be studying full-time
  • Not be receiving assistance from another employment services provider 

 

If you meet this criteria and feel your job is in jeopardy, give us a call on 1300 787 392.

If you want to know more about Work Assist, visit the Job Access website here or contact us on 1300 787 392 (1300 SUREWAY). 

The Sureway Commitment

At Sureway, we seek to understand your needs and help manage the impact your injury, disability or health condition has on your work, ensuring you can continue working as a valued employee. 

You can expect the following assistance:

  • A comprehensive workplace assessment 
  • Assist with some modifications or special equipment in your workplace 
  • Advice and help changing and redesigning your job so you can continue to work 
  • Support in the workplace to help manage the impact of the injury, disability or health condition 

 If you are currently employed, we can: 

  • Provide on-the-job training
  • Communicate with your boss and co-workers
  • Provide continued support
  • Make modifications in your workplace
  • Auslan at work 

If you are a job seeker, we can: 

  • Assist you to be ready to work 
  • Search for jobs that fit you  
  • Provide skills training for specific jobs 
  • Help you write your resume  
  • Prepare you for an interview 

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