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Autism Association of Western Australia (Inc)
37 Hay Street
Subiaco WA 6008

Locked Bag 9
West Perth WA 6872

Telephone
08 9489 8900

Country Callers
1800 636 427

For Employers

AIM Employment - What we do

AIM Employment is a Disability Employment Provider set up by the Autism Association of WA to assist people with Autism Spectrum Disorders to find and maintain employment in the community.

AIM Employment is a recognised Disability Employment Network (DEN) provider which is funded by the Commonwealth Department of Education Employment and Workplace Relations and provides a free service to assist employers to benefit from the many attributes an employee with Autism has to offer.

The types of employment placements we source are:

• Individually supported employment 
  Individual work placements with initial intensive support provided by AIM Employment staff followed up by regular visits to the workplace to ensure a successful outcome for both the job seeker and the employer.
• Group supported employment
  Fully supported group employment with an AIM Employment support staff permanently on site to assist both the job seeker with Autism and the employer  where appropriate

What are the benefits of employing a person with Autism Spectrum Disorder?

• Attention to detail
• Reliable and punctual
• Consistent high quality of work
• Diversity in the workplace

What do we provide to assist you?

• We provide on the job training
• AIM support staff remain on the job until the jobseeker and the employer are confident that the work is being completed satisfactorily
• We provide further training as and when required
• In some cases, our jobseekers may undertake a free work trial prior to commencing paid employment
• Access to the Commonwealth Government employer incentives scheme including supported wage, wage subsidies, and workplace modifications.
• Assistance with appropriate award coverage and industrial relations issues
• Insurance cover is provided for all jobseekers who are on a work trial
• Information and education on Autism for co workers.

What it means for the employer

• make a substantial difference in the life of a person with Autism
• assist a person with Autism to gain meaningful employment
• create and foster diversity in your workplace
• be the employer of choice for people with Autism

Some people with Autism have University and Post-secondary qualifications and we currently have job seekers who are successfully undertaking traineeships and apprenticeships.

More information on the benefits of employing people with a disability can be found at www.jobaccess.gov.au.

For more information on becoming one of our partners in providing employment for a person with Autism supportive work placements please contact the Manager, Employment and Community Options, Autism Association of WA on 9489 8900.