Employment

Inclusive Employment Australia

Finding careers for people with disability.

We’re here to support you on your employment journey.

Inclusive Employment Australia was designed with your needs at the centre. If you have a disability, injury or health condition, this program will support you to:

Prepare for work
Find a job
Maintain a job
Grow your career

Check to see if you’re eligible. Eligibility requirements for Inclusive Employment Australia have changed from the previous requirements under Disability Employment Services (DES).

Our employment team will support you through every step of the journey.

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Where can I access Inclusive Employment Australia through Help?

Starting November 1, 2025, we‘ll be servicing the following regions:

Toowoomba, QLD
Gympie, QLD
St George Sutherland, NSW
Liverpool, NSW
Geelong, VIC

Click here to find your nearest office or complete the form below and our team can direct you to your local office.

What can I expect?

Support will be customised to where you are on your employment journey. You might:

Build skills and confidence through work preparation
Create or update your resume
Apply for jobs and connect with employers
Take part in work experience or work trials
Receive ongoing support after you start work

New eligibility explained

The new program is open to anyone with an assessed work capacity of up to 30 hours per week due to a disability, injury and/or a health condition.

Previous eligibility criteria have been updated to make the program more accessible:

If you’re eligible for DES now, you’ll still receive services in the new program.
You do not need to be receiving income support to be eligible.
There’s no 2-year service limit; you can stay in the program as long as you need support.
People with a future work capacity of less than 8 hours per week can volunteer to join.

Where can I access Inclusive Employment Australia through Help?

Starting November 1, 2025, we‘ll be servicing the following regions:

Toowoomba, QLD
Gympie, QLD
St George Sutherland, NSW
Liverpool, NSW
Geelong, VIC

Click here to find your nearest office or complete the form below and our team can direct you to your local office.

What can I expect?

Support will be customised to where you are on your employment journey. You might:

Build skills and confidence through work preparation
Create or update your resume
Apply for jobs and connect with employers
Take part in work experience or work trials
Receive ongoing support after you start work

New eligibility explained

The new program is open to anyone with an assessed work capacity of up to 30 hours per week due to a disability, injury and/or a health condition.

Previous eligibility criteria have been updated to make the program more accessible:

If you’re eligible for DES now, you’ll still receive services in the new program.
You do not need to be receiving income support to be eligible.
There’s no 2-year service limit; you can stay in the program as long as you need support.
People with a future work capacity of less than 8 hours per week can volunteer to join.

Got some questions?

Am I eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia?

The new Inclusive Employment Australia is open to anyone with an assessed work capacity of up to 30 hours per week due to a disability, injury and/or a health condition. Previous eligibility criteria have been updated to make the program more accessible:

If you’re eligible for DES now, you’ll still receive services in the new program.

You do not need to be receiving income support to be eligible.

There’s no 2-year service limit; you can stay in the program as long as you need support.

People with a future work capacity of less than 8 hours per week can volunteer to join.

What other employment programs are available?

Help offers multiple employment pathways to suit your needs. If Inclusive Employment Australia isn’t the right path for you, then Youth Employment Assistance (formerly SLES) or Supported Employment might be a better fit.

Youth Employment Assistance (formerly SLES) is a program of individualised support for school leavers and recent high school graduates. We help you build the skills and confidence to find and maintain a fulfilling job.

Supported Employment (SEM) is a program where you work in a supported environment across one of Help’s social enterprise businesses. SEM provides an opportunity to develop skills, earn your own income, and grow independence, all while receiving extra support on the job.

Get in touch to learn more about our employment programs and discover which one is best for you!