Employment

The information and resources on this page aim to assist carers seeking employment to understand the steps they can take to overcome barriers and challenges that may arise during their employment search. This includes identifying skills, how they might relate to employment, the job application process, and preparing to enter employment.

The Return to Work Toolkit brings together a range of trusted online resources to help women find reliable information on entering or re-entering the workforce, upskilling or starting a business. 

Volunteer & Grow Project provides support to people with disability to gain meaningful volunteer work. This is a free service. Participants receive training and mentoring to assist with adjusting to workplace environments

These guidelines provide information on work experience during high school, as well as adjustments and supports in the workplace.

These guidelines provide information on work experience and workplace learning for students with disability.

The University Specialist Employment Partnership program USEP supports final year university students with disability to prepare for the workforce, by honing their ability to compete for employment opportunities related to their area of study, and make key connections with employers who offer graduate and corporate roles.

The TAFE Specialist Employment Partnership program TSEP supports final year TAFE students with disability to prepare for the workforce, by honing their ability to compete for employment opportunities related to their area of study and make key connections with employers who offer graduate and corporate roles.

The SEE Program is an ongoing Australian Government program that delivers free language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills training to eligible Australians.

These guidelines provide information and resources for acquiring additional support for employment after leaving school.

The EAF gives financial help to eligible people with disability and mental health conditions and employers to buy work related modifications, equipment, Auslan services and workplace assistance and support services. The EAF is available to eligible people with disability who are about to start a job, are self-employed or who are currently working.

The Inclusive Volunteering Pathways to Employment Program was developed to reduce and remove barriers for people living with disability or on a mental health recovery journey. The program supports these communities by matching participants with meaningful volunteering roles that help build the skills, experience and confidence needed to work towards employment goals.

Raising Children Network has a range of resources and guidelines on employment for people with disability.

WISE Employment supports people who have disability, injuries and health conditions to find employment. They work with employers who are accomodating to people with a disability.

Disability Gateway offers employment training and help with finding and keeping a job.

Nova Employment offers job seeking assistance and post placement support.