Workplace modifications
When you hire a person with disability, you may need to make some adjustments or modifications to your workplace
We can help you access the right modifications to help your employee and your team perform at their best.
This may include:
- Minor changes to an office
- New tools or equipment
- Technology and communication devices
- Adapting work vehicles
- Team awareness training on disability and mental health
Workplace modifications are funded through the federal government's Employment Assistance Fund.
Get in touch today or find your local APM office.
Workplace assessments
APM is a member of the National Panel of Assessors – an Australian Government program that provides a range of assessment services to help people with disability in the workplace.
Our qualified assessors look at your employee's job, their abilities, and your workplace to identify any equipment or modifications that might be required.
Each year, we deliver more than 1,500 assessments to identify and recommend support and interventions to help people work.
These include:
- Employment Assistance Fund assessments for modifications and services in your workplace
- Ongoing Support assessments if your employee needs more support to keep working
- Supported Wage assessments for employees to gain financial help if their work capacity changes
Contact us today for an independent, thorough and accurate assessment.
Enhance your workplace and team
Your APM consultant will guide you and your employee through the assessment and application process for any modifications.
We look to see what equipment, services or workplace enhancements will best support your team member.
The modifications we help deliver can be varied, and all depend on the role of your employee, their capabilities and the nature of your workplace.
Previous workplace modifications we have delivered include:
- A tractor modified with a special attachment to enable an employee with one arm to safely move mulch around garden beds and empty bins
- A new staircase to enable an employee with a back injury to access materials in the loft of a business instead of being forced to use a ladder
- Air conditioning for an office worker who had a thyroid condition and needed the working environment to be cooler
Contact us today to find out more about supporting your employees.