Every year, we help thousands of clients who are living with disability, injury or health conditions, find meaningful work that:
- Reflects your interests and goals
- Matches your abilities and skills
- Helps you get what you want out of life
When you choose atWork Australia as your Inclusive Employment Australia provider (formerly DES), we start delivering the services you need straight away. We work together to meet your goals with a truly individualised approach, putting your needs front and centre. We are your personal Job Coach, your advocate and your partner as you find the right job and career for you.
We’ll help you:
Set your employment goals
Understand the local job market
Prepare a great CV
Ace the interview
Secure the right job
An Inclusive Employment Australia agency where you need us
With close to 380 locations nationwide, atWork Australia makes it easy to find an Inclusive Employment Australia provider near you. We make sure that accessing our offices, connecting with our team and your overall experience is as easy and supportive as possible throughout your job search journey.
You can choose to work with our Inclusive Employment Australia employment services from the location that best suits you. We offer great flexibility in how we work together, including the ability to meet virtually, to make your job hunt as simple as possible.
The National Standards for Disability Services underpin the way we work. We hold a current Certificate of Compliance against the standards, which you can see. We strive to continually improve so that people living with disability are at the centre of planning and service delivery.
Through our Inclusive Employment Australia services, we promise to work with you to take your individual situation into account, listen to you, help you focus on your needs and strengths and set employment goals that are best for you.
Inclusive Employment Australia job providers dedicated to making a difference in your life and career, including:
Inclusive Employment Australia
A dedicated Job Coach
You’ll get your very own Job Coach, who will be there for you from start to finish, providing support to engage in a sustainable career
Health and wellbeing coaching
Our own program, Positivum™, proven to make a difference in people’s lives
Access to employers looking for you
From our network of employer partners who are ready to hire
Access to in-house allied health professionals
Focused on building abilities and matching yours to great employment opportunities, should you need them
Support once you start working
We’ll continue to support you, in a way that best meets your needs through on the job support, post-placement support or ongoing support
atWork Australia can help you shape your future with our Inclusive Employment Australia program
When you engage with us to find work in Australia and register to access Inclusive Employment Australia, we’ll equip you with the tools to unlock your full employment potential. We aim to empower you to find a job that gives you the stimulation and rewards you deserve, and helps you build upon your career goals.
We’re proud to offer our clients a full-scale suite of support, ranging from practical help at the start of your employment journey through to post-appointment check-ins once you’ve started your job. Our disability employment support services are tailored to you as an individual, so we connect you with a Job Coach who can support you in the way you need for a personal journey.
This could be through activities like running sessions to enhance your confidence, working with you to develop your CV, putting your existing skills and attributes down on paper or mind-mapping potential sectors you have an interest in.
Learn more about Inclusive Employment Australia today.
Questions you might have
It is the Australian Government’s employment support program for people with disability, injury or health conditions who are looking for work or need help to stay employed. Inclusive Employment Australia providers offer personalised support such as job matching, resume help, training, workplace adjustments and ongoing assistance to help participants achieve sustainable employment outcomes.
Yes. We’re proud to recognise and celebrate our nation’s cultural diversity and you’ll find our services are accessible in several languages including:
- Arabic
- Farsi
- Mandarin
- Vietnamese
You can find out more at our dedicated Inclusive Employment Australia languages page.
Absolutely. The atWork Australia team understands that not all conditions we live with are visible and that’s why the support we provide is tailored to your needs. Research suggests that the right role with the right employer can be beneficial to our mental wellbeing and your Job Coach will be able to support you in finding a role that aligns with your circumstances.
No. We don’t put a time limit on how long we can help you. We’ll take things at your pace and work with you towards a plan that we agree upon together and that you feel comfortable with. We aim to help individuals find meaningful work and employment that adds value to their lives. This might happen relatively quickly or it may take a little time. Either way, we’re Inclusive Employment Australia job providers who are with you at every step.
Definitely, Our teamis an added resource for you to have in your toolkit when you’re planning your future. Our Job Coaches are highly skilled and specialise in areas of employment that could help you in your search. You can let us know what areas you’d like us to help in and what areas you may prefer to focus on independently. We will be respectful of your wishes at all times.
We do. You can read all about our success stories here
Inclusive Employment Australia providers also help people living with injury or health conditions (including mental health conditions) to find meaningful work and a career. Learn more about Inclusive Employment Australia eligibility.
A Job Coach will work with you to identify your employment goals, support you to put steps in place to achieve these goals and connect you with inclusive employers looking to hire great candidates just like you.
Wondering if you’re eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia services?
If you meet the requirements below, you may be eligible for the Inclusive Employment Australia program. Please call us on 1300 080 856 or enquire online today to find out more. Read more about Inclusive Employment Australia eligibility.
- You live with a disability, injury or health condition (including mental health condition). This can include a medical condition that affects the type of work you do or how long you can do it.
- You’re aged between the minimum working age (check the laws in your state) and the Age Pension qualifying age.
- You’re an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident, or you hold a Temporary Protection Visa or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa.
- You’re not studying full-time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver).
- You’re not currently working at or above my assessed employment capacity.
- You have a future work capacity assessed for the program.
We’d love to tell you more and answer any questions you may have. Please call us on 1300 080 856 or send an email to contact@atworkaustralia.com.au and let’s get started with Inclusive Employment Australia employment services today.