ADHD Coaching and the Job Access Employee Assistance Fund

Many adults with ADHD are paying for coaching out of their own pocket, not realising a government funding scheme exists for exactly this. Job Access runs the Employee Assistance Fund, which can reimburse eligible Australians for ADHD coaching.

What the fund is

The Employee Assistance Fund sits under Job Access, the Australian Government's disability employment service. It is designed to remove barriers in the workplace for people whose disability or health condition affects their ability to do their job. For many adults with ADHD, that is precisely the situation, even if they have never called it a disability out loud.

Who can apply

To be eligible, you generally need to be an Australian citizen or resident, employed or self-employed, and working a minimum of 8 hours. The fund can reimburse up to $1,682.77 per year for ADHD coaching.

Both employees and self-employed people can apply. That last part matters, because a lot of people assume a scheme like this only covers workers with an employer.

What to do next

Start by checking the current rules and the exact reimbursement amount, because eligibility criteria and funding caps are reviewed and updated. Read the details at Job Access and look for the Employee Assistance Fund.

Once you have confirmed you are eligible, the next step is registering through the secure Job Access portal: register with MyGov.

The application usually involves proving your eligibility and having a quote or invoice for the coaching service. It is worth reading the requirements properly before you start, so you know exactly what is needed.

Information is correct at the time of publishing.