What are supported employees?
Supported employment usually involves employers providing extra workplace support to allow disabled members of the community to join the workforce. This type of employment is often provided by an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). For more information on supported employment, click here.
Why do we need to know which of your employees are “supported employees”
Members who are in supported employment are, by nature of their employment, likely to have lower incomes and make lower contributions to their super. Because insurance premiums are deducted directly from their superannuation account, this will have a considerable impact on their savings. These members might also be missing out on important benefits or paying the highest marginal tax rates if they have not provided their tax file number.We also need to ensure we have guardian or power of attorney details recorded where one has been appointed, that we are communicating with the member appropriately and that they understand the terms of their insurance to decide whether retaining their default cover is right for them.
How you can help
To help us support these members, all you need to do is to submit your supported employees’ details below.
