Clause 3. Purpose
Unofficial consolidated version of the Employment and Work Readiness Assistance Programme
-- as at 4 September 2026
3 | Purpose | ||
The purpose of this programme is to assist to operate the benefit system and associated interventions in such a way as to improve client outcomes (employment and social) to move them closer to independence, with a focus on those at risk of long term benefit receipt, by making provision for the granting of special assistance to or in respect of people,- | |||
(a) | who are or may be at risk of long-term benefit receipt,- | ||
(i) | to help them become ready for work by reducing barriers to their employment: | ||
(ii) | if they are ready for work, to help facilitate their transition into, and retention of, sustainable employment: | ||
(b) | who are no longer at risk of long-term benefit receipt, to help them retain employment if they- | ||
(i) | have a health condition, injury, or disability; and | ||
(ii) | have received special assistance under this programme to facilitate their transition into, and retention of, suitable employment. | ||
