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Inclusive Employment Australia replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) on 1 November 2025.
In this program you can:
- get support from providers with experience working with people with a range of disabilities
- get ready to work, including work preparation, skill and confidence building, training, writing a resume, interview skills, work experience and work trials
- maintain your job through on-the-job training, ongoing support in your workplace, or targeted help for your employer
- access personalised support for as long as you need it.
Watch our video about Inclusive Employment Australia.
Who can take part
You may be eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia if:
- you have disability, injury or health conditions
- you’re looking for work or need help to maintain employment.
You can volunteer to be in the program even if you don’t get a payment from us.
How to take part
If you’re getting a payment from us, we may refer you to Inclusive Employment
Australia or you can register directly through a provider.
If you’re not getting a payment from us, you can register directly through a provider.
In most cases, you can choose a provider that best suits your needs and change your provider at any time.
Search for a local Inclusive Employment Australia provider on the Workforce Australia website.
We may ask you to attend an Employment Services Assessment appointment to assess your work capacity and confirm your eligibility for Inclusive Employment Australia.
How this program helps you meet your requirements
If you’re a job seeker and have mutual obligation requirements, Inclusive Employment Australia can help you meet your requirements.
If you get Disability Support Pension (DSP) and you’re under 35 you may have participation requirements to help you prepare for, find and keep suitable work. You can meet these requirements by taking part in Inclusive Employment Australia.
Pause of requirements
There’s currently a pause of mutual obligation and participation requirements for all Inclusive Employment Australia participants. The pause started on16 October 2025 and will end on and including 5 January 2026. This is due to the transition from DES to Inclusive Employment Australia.
During this period, no payment suspensions or financial penalties will apply if you don’t meet your requirements.
Program of Support
A Program of Support (POS) helps people with disability to prepare for, find and keep a job.
If you make a claim for DSP, you may need to show you’ve participated in a POS.
Inclusive Employment Australia is one of several suitable POS programs. Read more about Program of Support if you're claiming DSP.
Where to get more information
To find out more about Inclusive Employment Australia you can:
- speak to your current provider if you have one
- read about Inclusive Employment Australia on the DSS website
- call the Centrelink employment services line
- visit a service centre.
JobAccess
JobAccess is the Australian Government’s hub for disability employment support. JobAccess provides free, expert advice and services to people with disability, Employers and Service providers.
To find out more, visit the JobAccess website. You can also call 1800 464 800 to talk with a JobAccess Advisor.
Contact numbers available on this page.
Centrelink employment services line
Use this line if you need help with JobSeeker Payment, Youth Allowance for job seekers, Assurance of support for visa applicants, Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession Card or to talk with a social worker.
There are other ways you may want to contact us.