Australian Employment

The Australian Commonwealth and State Governments fund a range of programs to encourage employers to employ people with disabilities and a large number of disability employment network services (DEN) support people with disabilities into employment.

Centrelink Disability Employment Services provide specialized employment help for people with a disability, injury or illness. Centrelink is an Australian Government Statutory Agency, assisting people to become self-sufficient and supporting those in need.

A person does not have to be receiving, or be eligible to receive, a payment from Centrelink to use Disability Employment Services. In most cases a person must be assessed by a Job Capacity Assessment Provider before they can access these services.

The assessment must indicate:

that the person has a disability, illness or injury.

the level of support a person requires.

the types of assistance required to help them get a job or to stay in a job.

If you are seeking a referral to Disability Employment Services and you do not have a current eligibility assessment, a new one may be arranged for you by Centrelink, or in some cases by the Disability Employment Service provider.

If you have been assessed as eligible for referral to Disability Employment Services, Centrelink can provide you with information about suitable service providers in your area, and can make a referral for you. If you need more help, contact Centrelink.

In Addition:

The Australian Vocational Rehabilitation Services are offered through providers that are contracted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

The Australian Disability Supported Employment services are provided through a network of organisations contracted by the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

The Australian Disability Employment Network is a network of service provider organizations contracted by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.

ACE National Network Inc (known as ACE) is the peak body for Australia's Disability Employment Network. This site is for disability employment professionals, people with disability looking for specialized employment support and employers investigating the business benefits of employing people with disability.

Australian Disability Enterprises - Commercial businesses that provide employment for people with disability. Employees of Australian Disability Enterprises enjoy the same working conditions as those in the general workforce.

Commonwealth Carelink Centres - Commonwealth Carelink Centres are information centres for older people, people with disabilities and those who provide care and services. Centres provide free and confidential information on community aged care, disability and other support services available locally, intrastate or anywhere within Australia.

CRS Australia - Delivers vocational rehabilitation services to Australian citizens or residents who have an injury, disability or health condition. We assist people who have a disability or injury to get a job or return to their job.

Disabilities - Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs manages and funds a range of programs to support people with disabilities, including those with a vision impairment and families and carers.

Disability Employment Network - The Disability Employment Network (DEN) provides specialist assistance to job seekers with disabilities who require on going support to find and maintain employment.

Disability Rights - People with disabilities have the same human rights as all members of the community. The Australian Human Rights Commission provides a range of resources and links on disability discrimination and other human rights and disability issues.

JobAccess is a free information and advice service which offers practical workplace solutions for people with disabilities and their employers. The service includes a comprehensive, easy to use website and a free telephone information and advice service where you can access confidential, expert advice on all disability employment matters.

Further Information Regarding Australian Employment

Jobs Fund Supports Employment in Western Australia
The Rudd Government today announced the first funding to be provided in Western Australia under the Government’s $650 million Jobs Fund, to support jobs in communities hardest hit by the global economic recession.

Australian Employment Website - EthicalJobs
EthicalJobs.com.au is a new Australian jobs site for people looking for an ethical job or career, and for employers from the not-for-profit, business & government sectors who see their organisations as contributing to a more equitable, more just or more sustainable world. The site promotes "work for a better world" and is Australia's only site dedicated to ethical jobs.

Jobseeker - Not-For-Profit and Government Jobs in Australia
Jobseeker is very well-developed, offering services to both persons seeking work, as well as employers. The site serves states across the nation of Australia through provision of information services in relation to community development, health and social work, and twenty-nine categories of employment.

New Australian Website to Support Jobs for Disabled
A new Australian Disability Enterprises website will help boost employment opportunities for people with disability by linking disability enterprises with businesses wanting to purchase their products or services.

Australian Employment Law - Unfair Dismissal
The Federal Government has announced widespread changes to the Australian workplace relations system, by relying upon one of the heads of power under the Australian Constitution, namely the Corporations Power.

Workplace Bullying - Australian Employment Law
Workplace bullying has been with us ever since the advent of the Industrial Revolution. Interestingly in New South Wales the Office of Industrial Relations of the NSW Department of Commerce provides scant information about this anti-social workplace behaviour.