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Practical Support to Keep Your Employees at Work

Work Assist

Practical Support to Keep Your Employees at Work

Transitioning from school to the workplace can be an exciting yet challenging time.  Our Youth Employment Assistance (formerly School Leaver Employment SWhen an employee is living with a disability, health condition, injury, or mental health challenge, it can sometimes impact how easily they manage everyday work tasks. For many people, the right support at the right time can make all the difference.

That’s where The Personnel Group’s Work Assist program comes in.

Work Assist is a government-funded program that works alongside employers and employees to provide practical, early-intervention support. Our goal is simple: to help valued employees stay safe, confident, and productively engaged at work.

What Is Work Assist?

Work Assist supports eligible employees who are having difficulty performing their role due to a disability, health condition, injury, or mental health condition.

The program is designed to address challenges early, before they become bigger issues. Support is tailored to your workplace and focused on finding practical solutions that work for both the employee and the business.

How We Help

Our friendly and experienced In Work Consultants work in partnership with both you and your employee to:

  • Identify barriers that may be affecting work performance
  • Provide practical strategies and professional, easy-to-understand advice
  • Recommend and assist with reasonable workplace adjustments
  • Support confidence, wellbeing, and productivity at work

Our approach is respectful, collaborative, and focused on real outcomes. With the right support and adjustments where needed, employees can continue to feel valued, capable, and connected to their workplace.

Benefits for Employers

By accessing Work Assist, employers can:

  • Retain experienced and skilled employees
  • Reduce staff turnover and recruitment costs
  • Support a positive, inclusive workplace culture
  • Improve employee wellbeing and engagement
  • Access expert, practical support at no cost (for eligible participants)

Eligibility

Work Assist is available to eligible employees and employers. Generally, an employee may be eligible if they:

  • Are currently employed
  • Are experiencing difficulty at work due to a disability, injury, health condition, or mental health challenge
  • Want to continue working with appropriate support

Eligibility is assessed on an individual basis. If you’re unsure whether your employee qualifies, we’re happy to talk it through and provide guidance.

Is There a Cost?

No. Work Assist is free for eligible employees and employers.

Because the program is government-funded, there is no cost to your business. You can access professional, practical workplace support while staying focused on running your organisation.

Why Choose The Personnel Group?

For over 40 years, The Personnel Group has worked alongside employers to support people at work.

We’re known for:

  • Qualified and experienced In Work Consultants
  • A warm, practical, employer-focused approach
  • A strong understanding of real workplace needs
  • A commitment to long-term, sustainable employment outcomes

Get Started

If you have an employee who may be finding work more challenging, early support can make a real difference.

Talk to The Personnel Group today to find out how the Work Assist program can support your workplace and your employees.

Right fit.

24,222

people supported
to find work

14,076

employers supported
to find the right fit

23,095

people with
disability supported

37

productive years of
helping people

50

offices across
NSW, VIC, and ACT

Want to work?  Let’s get started. 

Call us on 1300 874 000 or complete the Contact Us form on this page.

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