What is JobAccess?
JobAccess combines comprehensive information with free, practical help to achieve workplace solutions for the employment of people with disability, including people with mental illness. It is comprised of a web site, www.jobaccess.gov.au, and free expert advice service via 1800 464 800.
Responsibility for JobAccess rests with the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.
Why is this important?
JobAccess aims to increase the employment and retention of people with mental illness by linking employers, job seekers and employees, their co-workers and employment service providers with the help, resources and support they need to achieve successful employment outcomes.
Who benefits
The following people benefit from JobAccess:
- employers and managers;
- job seekers and employees with disability;
- people who work with people with disability;
- providers of Australian Government Employment Services.
What does JobAccess deliver?
The JobAccess web site delivers information and practical resources for managing mental illness in the workplace, including checklists, 'how to' guides and fact sheets. The JobAccess Advisers provide confidential and tailored advice about the full range of Australian Government programmes, services and incentives available to support the employment of people with mental illness. The JobAccess Advisers can also assist employers with practical adjustments and solutions within the workplace to accommodate people with disability, including mental illness.
How does it work?
JobAccess is a free service for all Australians. The JobAccess Advisers can be contacted weekdays from 9 am to 7 pm Australian Eastern Standard time via free call 1800 464 800 or online at www.jobaccess.gov.au.
When did JobAccess start?
JobAccess was released on 3 July 2006.
Further Information
Job Access website.
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