Disability support, Dalby and Surat - Waminda Services

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Financial Incentives

The Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) provides financial support through the Wage Subsidy Scheme, Supported Wage System and the Workplace Modifications Scheme to employers who employ a person or take on a trainee or an apprentice with a disability.

Bridge Employment

Bridge Employment was established in 1994 to provide an individualised, professional and free recruitment and job training program that meets the needs of both the employer and job seeker.

With more and more businesses employing people with a disability, evidence is growing about the benefits, both financial and non-financial, of diversifying the workforce in this way.

Statistical information collected in workplaces employing people with a disability shows that:

90% rated average or better than their colleagues without a disability on job performance;
98% rated average or better in work safety;
72% higher annual retention rate
Lower absenteeism; and
No increase in compensation costs

Bridge Employment is a Disability Employment Service (DES) funded through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and currently holds a three star rating (out of 5) for our service delivery. The Bridge team expect to reach a four star rating by early 2012.

The panel at right lists the many services Bridge is able to offer.

More information: Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations

This is what we do:

· Recruit, evaluate and recommend suitable applicants to prospective employers;
· Train the employee on the job until the agreed standards are met;
· Develop a written job analysis for the position offered, and provide the employer with a copy of such upon the successful completion of the training period;
· Provide on-going training support and follow-up for as long as the employer and Bridge Employment staff deem necessary;
· Assist with processing any necessary paperwork such as Government Departmental Forms;
· Provide training where required to the employers, supervisors and co-workers to develop a mutually satisfying work relationship;
· All back-up services provided (ongoing support, re-training, interpreters and mediators);
· Any additional service(s) relative to the employee can be negotiated with the Training and Placement Officer and the Co-ordinator of Bridge Employment.