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Is a condition affecting your work?
Work Assist is here to help you.

If an injury, disability or health condition is making it difficult for you to complete your tasks, then you may be able to seek help from Work Assist.

Work Assist provides support to help eligible employees stay in their job if they have an injury, disability or health problem, including mental health conditions.

This program keeps businesses moving by ensuring trained, productive staff can continue to make an important contribution.

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Helping employees and employers succeed

It makes sense to keep staff engaged rather than lose valuable talent. Work Assist gives employers and employees the support needed to maintain an efficient workplace.

CVGT’s experienced and dedicated team is available to provide advice and follow-up support to ensure you and your team can succeed. 

Work Assist helps employers create a flexible, individualised plan to keep their staff member employed. Work Assist support can include: 

  • Advice on redesigning a job so an employee can keep working 
  • A workplace assessment to determine if any changes are needed 
  • Changes to the workplace 
  • Specialised equipment
  • Online counselling via the Connect Psych Employee Assistance Program
Chat to us about Work Assist

To apply for Work Assist, an employee must meet the following requirements:

  • Be currently employed
  • Have been working in their role for at least eight hours per week on average over a consecutive 13-week period
  • Be assessed by CVGT as having difficulty carrying out the essential requirements of their job.
  • At least 14-years of age but not attained Age Pension qualifying age
  • Be an Australian resident or a Temporary Protection Visa (TPV)/Safe Haven Enterprise Visa (SHEV) holder. Employees who are not permanent residents but who hold a current TPV/SHEV, can access DES-Employment Support Services (ESS) Program Services
  • Not be studying full time
  • Not be receiving assistance from another employment services provider.

Register your interest

Have you or your employee have found yourself in a position where a health condition, injury or illness is affecting job performance?

Please fill out the form below or call 13 28 48 to enquire about the Work Assist program and join the many others who have received much-needed support.

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