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COVID-19 has presented employment challenges for many people. The increased health risk coupled with industry restrictions has resulted in redundancies, reduced hours and turmoil in businesses all across Australia.
For People with Disability, the health risks, constant changes and uncertainty has left many feeling overwhelmed and unable to perform at the new standards now required by their employers. As a result, a number of these vulnerable individuals have had their hours reduced, or in some cases, completely lost their job.
As Coronavirus continues to challenge Governments, corporations and individuals across the globe, it’s important now more than ever that we support those in need to ensure everyone can get to the other side of this crisis.
For people with disability that find them selves in a situation like the one described above, it may be worth considering Work Assist as one of those needed supports.
Work Assist is a free service that provides support to eligible employees who have difficulty fulfilling the essential requirements of their role due to a disability, injury or health condition. If an employee is struggling to perform their normal duties due, a DES provider like Breakthru will work with them to maximise support to ensure the participant can work comfortably and without risk of losing their job.
The following are 5 ways Work Assist can help someone stay working while living with a disability:
There are many innovative ways that a workplace can be modified to support a worker with disability. In many circumstances your workplace may only need some minor modifications, while in other cases you may need more specialised consultants to provide help.
Where minor to moderate modifications are required, Work Assist can directly help with improvements such as:
Work Assist can also facilitate more complex modifications in coordination with Occupational Therapists and other similar service providers, such as:
It is important for Work Assist participants to feel heard. Work Assist, like that which Breakthru provides, is a personalised support system that can be given face-to-face, over the phone or online using video call. The participant will receive ongoing support in and out of the workplace to ensure that they can comfortably overcome any hurdles of working with a disability while maintaining their job.
It is important for Work Assist participants to feel heard. Work Assist, like that which Breakthru provides, is a personalised support system that can be given face-to-face, over the phone or online using video call. The participant will receive ongoing support in and out of the workplace to ensure that they can comfortably overcome any hurdles of working with a disability while maintaining their job.
By working with a participant, their colleagues and employer, Work Assist can help to create an encouraging and informed workplace which considers their needs. This can include visiting their workplace for on the job support and spending a few hours a week helping with their work tasks. Often this can involve problem solving areas that they are struggling with in their work, taking time to observe and work alongside them to understand key contributors to these areas and providing a range of solutions.
To be eligible for Work Assist:
With over 26 years of experience supporting people with disability behind us, we understand just how stressful a new work environment can be, so we’re here to help!
Our experienced support consultants will meet and listen to you to understand the barriers that you face in your workplace. We will then work together, along with your employer (which is optional) to bring ongoing support and strategies to overcome these obstacles.
To find out how you can access Work Assist contact one of our friendly staff today
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