If you are looking for support to help you keep your job, there are a range of services that can help.
Experience+ Training
If you are 50 years or over and you work with apprentices or trainees, your employer may be able to access $4590 (includes GST) to provide you with training to increase your capacity to provide supervisory or mentoring support in the workplace.
To find out more call 13 17 64.
More Help for Mature Age Workers
If you are 50 years or over and have trade relevant skills but no formal qualifications, your employer may be able to access up to $4400 (includes GST) to provide you with the opportunity to have your skills assessed and formally recognized, and provide you with appropriate training to address any skills gaps.
To find out more call 13 17 64
On-the-job Support
If you are 50 years and over and you have a health condition, injury or disability that is placing your job at risk, you may be able to access tailored face-to-face support and training to help you keep your job.
To find out more call 13 17 64.
If you are under 50 years of age, you can access Job in Jeopardy assistance. Job in Jeopardy assistance is immediate support to help employees, irrespective of their age, who are likely to lose their job as a result of their disability, illness or injury. For more information call a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 or visit the JobAccess website.
Employment Assistance Fund
If you have a health condition, disability or injury, you may be able to access workplace assessments, workplace adjustments and modifications or other support in the workplace through the Employment Assistance Fund.
The Employment Assistance Fund provides financial help for work-related equipment, modifications and services.
Contact a JobAccess Adviser on 1800 464 800 to learn more about the Employment Assistance Fund, or browse the JobAccess—Employment Assistance Fund website.
JobAccess
JobAccess is a free information and advice service, funded by the Australian Government, offering practical workplace solutions for people with disability, injury or health conditions and their employers. JobAccess includes a comprehensive, easy to use website and a telephone information and advice service where you can obtain confidential, expert advice on retaining your job.
For confidential, expert advice you can contact the helpful JobAccess advisers on 1800 464 800.
JobAccess is a free service for all Australians.
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