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There are many services and agencies to assist people with a disability decide on career options and to seek and maintain employment. While people with a disability can access services that are available to all Australian citizens and permanent residents, there are also services that are designed specifically for people with a disability.
Help is available to you at every stage of the employment process, from preparing to look for work, searching for a job and, if needed, ongoing support in the workplace once you've found a job.
An Overview
The Australian Government is responsible for the funding and management of employment support services for people with a disability. The government agencies that play a role include:
Centrelink is the agency that acts as a gateway for people with a disability seeking employment.
Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) fund the following services:
- Job Network
- Disability Employment Network
- Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Department of Family, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) fund:
- Business Services (sometimes referred to as supported employment or sheltered workshops).
As a general rule, you can only be registered with one Australian Government funded Disability Employment Service at a time.
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