MS Employment Support Service

MSWA's Employment Support service is specifically tailored to people living with multiple sclerosis in Western Australia. We can help you succeed at work, whether that is staying in your current job or finding new employment.

Our team of experienced employment consultants and allied health professionals will meet with you individually to assess and support you.

Supports provided may include:

Finding strategies to better manage your symptoms
Utilising technology or equipment to enable you to function more effectively in the workplace
Providing assistance to write a resume and practice interviews
Providing education to your employer

We can help you every step of the way until you feel secure in your current job or have found new employment.

The MSWA Difference

Our employment support consultants understand multiple sclerosis, and it is this experience that makes our service so unique. We understand that some symptoms seem invisible to others, but can make working difficult, so we have a number of strategies for coping with these impacts.

Ultimately we aim to empower you to take control of your working life and we have helped many people living with multiple sclerosis to either stay in their current job or to find new employment.

We can also help you find out more about superannuation insurance and other legal rights you have as an employee, as well as refer you into other MSWA services and supports.

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The MS Employment Support Service is free for people living with multiple sclerosis who are able to work and is currently available in the Perth metropolitan area.

Services available

Helping you maintain your employment

Work Assist

If you’re currently working but feel as though MS is impacting your ability to work, our specialist team of allied health professionals will assist you to identify the individual barriers you are experiencing at work and develop strategies to help you to remain to be a productive employee.

Our service offers individualised support and assistance that will help enable you to manage your symptoms and continue working. Common issues that can make the workplace challenging include:

Concerns regarding disclosure and workplace discrimination
Trouble moving around the workplace
Heat or cold sensitivity issues
Problems with concentration and memory
Stiffness and nerve pain
Fatigue

If you would like a free, confidential discussion with one of our employment support consultants to see if you are eligible to access this service, contact our team.

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Helping you seek new employment

Job Seeking

If you are currently not working and would like support in seeking new employment, we may be able to assist you to identify suitable jobs, write a resume and practice interview techniques. Once you have found a job we also provide ongoing support to help you maintain your employment.

Our services include:

Assessments to review your physical and cognitive function
Assistance to identify and plan for suitable symptom management strategies that work for you
A holistic assessment and plan to help you identify and address anything that may impact your ability to work and function
Comprehensive workplace assessment to review current duties, workplace set up, and advice on how to modify your hours of work if suitable
Advice and assistance to utilise new technology and equipment that may better suit your needs
Advice and support to liaise with employers and managers
Education to employers and co-workers