4.1Other assistance available under this Chapter

4.1—Other assistance available under this Chapter

4.1.1 Availability of other assistance

A veteran who is participating in an approved program under Chapter 2 or Chapter 3 may receive one or more of the following kinds of assistance under this Chapter: (a) transport and accommodation assistance; (b) aids, appliances and workplace modifications; and (c) education expenses; only if the relevant kind of assistance is not reasonably available to the veteran from another source.

4.1.2 Application for a grant under this Chapter

A veteran who is participating in an approved program under Chapter 2 or Chapter 3 may apply for a grant under this Chapter by making an application: (a) in writing; and (b) in accordance with a form approved by the Commission for that purpose.

4.2—Transport and accommodation assistance

4.2.1 Grant may be made in special circumstances

The Commission may, in special circumstances, make a grant towards assisting a veteran to meet additional transport and accommodation costs involved in obtaining rehabilitation services, medical management services, psychosocial services or other assistance under this Scheme that are provided a substantial distance from the veteran’s usual place of residence.

4.3—Aids, appliances, and workplace modifications

4.3.1 Grant to veteran or employer

The Commission may make a grant to a veteran or to a veteran’s employer (for the veteran’s benefit) for the provision of aids, appliances or modifications of the veteran’s workplace that would enable the veteran to obtain or retain particular employment, and which the employer would not normally have to provide as an equal opportunity employer providing a safe working environment.

4.3.2 Assessment report to be obtained

If a veteran has applied for a grant under paragraph 4.3.1, the Secretary must obtain a report from a relevantly qualified person (such as an occupational therapist or rehabilitation specialist) assessing the veteran’s need for any aid, appliance or modifications of the veteran’s workplace for which an application has been made.

4.3.3 Regard must be had to assessment report

In considering an application for a grant under paragraph 4.3.1, the Commission must have regard to an assessment report obtained under paragraph 4.3.2.

4.3.4 Grant not to be for tools of trade or establishing a business

A grant under paragraph 4.3.1 is not to be made for the purchase of tools of trade or to assist in establishing a business.

4.4—Education programs

4.4.1 Education programs

An education program may be part of an approved program and may include short course or other studies (not being a post‑graduate degree or graduate diploma course) at an educational institution, if the veteran requires: (a) a refresher course; or (b) an upgrade of existing qualifications; or (c) short term study; to obtain employment in the same field or a related field in which the veteran has expertise or experience, provided that: (d) the studies are essential for the veteran to retain or obtain employment in the relevant field; and (e) there is a reasonable expectation that the veteran will retain or obtain sustainable employment in that field during, or at the end of, the studies; and (f) the Commission is satisfied that the veteran has the capacity to complete the education program successfully.