About Inclusive Employment Australia


Formerly known as Disability Employment Services, Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is a personalised and comprehensive program designed to support you to find and maintain meaningful employment aligned with your strengths, interests and experiences. Once you have secured a job, our team will continue to support you for as long as you need through Ongoing Support (Work Assist), so you can feel confident and empowered to thrive in your employment.


We Engage

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In Person

In Person

Our conveniently located offices offer free access to WiFi, computers, printers and other facilities. If you’re unable to visit us, we can come to you

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Online

Online

Meet with us remotely through online video engagements including Teams, Zoom or your preferred platform

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As a Team

As a Team

You will be supported by your Employment Coach, Employer Engagement Consultants, Workplace Coaches and qualified Counsellors and Trainers

We Facilitate

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Career Guidance

Career Guidance

Explore your options through career guidance and counselling, make a job plan and get your personalised resume tailored to your strengths and experience

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Support Groups

Support Groups

Connect with others on the journey to employment through our focus groups and connection lounges and access support through a range of initiatives and activities in your local area

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Employer Meetings

Employer Meetings

Get connected with local employers through our Employer Engagement Team as well as at regular Networking Events

Education and Training

Education and Training

Education and Training

Get the qualifications and licences needed to start work in demand industries through partner training organisations, including Pivot Training

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Community Connections

Community Connections

We can connect you with local Community Organisations that can help you overcome day to day challenges

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Employment Connections

Employment Connections

Be connected to current job vacancies, traineeships and apprenticeships in demand industries through our Employer Engagement Team and live jobs board, with direct support to talk with employers to create the right opportunity for you

We Empower

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Your Voice

Your Voice

Employment Coaches will listen and give power to your voice, or you can join a local focus group to help design your own pathway to success. You can also choose to engage with our Disability Advisory Panel on topics that matter to you on your employment journey

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Your Decisions

Your Decisions

Not on the right path? Something changed? You will meet with your support team regularly to get back on track with the right tools to get you there

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Your Employment

Your Employment

Once you’re in work or training we will continue to support you for as long as required to keep you on the path to success. Our dedicated Workplace Coaches are here to help you sustain employment!

Where can I access Status’s Inclusive Employment Australia services?

We deliver IEA services from a network of 40 locations across South and Western Australia. Find your local site here.

Am I eligible for Status’s Inclusive Employment Australia services?

You may be eligible if you are looking for work and are:

  • Living with disability, injury or health condition
  • At least 14 years old but younger than Age Pension age
  • An Australian resident, or have an eligible visa
  • Able to work less than 30 hours per week
  • Not studying full-time

You do not need to be receiving an Income Support Payment to access support under Inclusive Employment Australia.

Get in touch to check eligibility