Our Reconnect program helps people who find it difficult to return to work because of an injury, illness or disability, to find and keep a job. The program combines vocational rehabilitation services with employment assistance.
 
Our qualified staff can help you to:

• Understand, compensate for and manage the limitations imposed by your injury, illness or disability,
• Identify any assistance required to safely re-enter the workforce, improve endurance and avoid re-injury,
• Identify suitable and sustainable job options and goals,
• Search for jobs and prepare for returning to work
• Settle in to a new job and

We also assist with job design and workplace assessments and modifications.

Our specialist services include:

• Rehabilitation and general counselling
• Occupational therapy
• Ergonomics
• Vocational counselling
• Physiotherapy
• Speech therapy
• Education, training and work trials
• Specialised workplace support

Reconnect is targeted at job seekers who have previously worked and who:

• Due to receiving income support have “participation requirements” determined by Centrelink and who with support, have the capacity to work between 15 and 29 hours per week; or
• Do not have “participation requirements” but have the capacity to work at least 8 hours per week within 2 years.

For more information contact your nearest ON-Q office. Click here for office locations.