What assistance does Status provide through Inclusive Employment Australia?

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At Status, you will have access to personalised, comprehensive support designed around your goals, strengths and experience. This may include vocational guidance, training, work experience and other interventions to help you find and sustain meaningful employment.

Our team will work with you every step of the way by getting to know you and your individual circumstances, so your pathway to employment reflects who you are.

We also work closely with local employers, Registered Training Organisations, state, territory and local governments, community and health services, and other organisations to ensure a holistic approach in meeting your employment goals.

At Status, we understand the opportunities available and how to connect you with them, giving you greater access to training, skills development, work experience and other initiatives that support long-term, sustainable employment.

Once placed in a job, our team will continue to support you through Ongoing Support (Work Assist) for as long as you need.

Having the right plan to find the right job

Status will work with you to develop a Job Plan that meets your individual needs. This will set out the services and assistance you will receive to help you find and stay in a job.

At your first appointment, you will meet with your Employment Coach, who will work with you to tailor a Job Plan that suits you. This may include identifying and accessing supports such as:

• Pre-employment preparation including resume writing and interview preparation
• Guidance on where and how to apply for jobs
• Support to gain new skills or gain qualifications
• Accessing work experience opportunities
• Joining workshops to build job search and employability skills
• Help to manage your disability and other medical or health interventions through allied health (link to new NDIS supports page) or other programs
• Presentation and confidence support
• Overcoming and managing other barriers to employment

Connecting you with Australian employers

Status works closely with employers to identify employment opportunities in industries where skills are in demand.

We offer a range of free services to employers of people with disability, injury or health condition including:

• Professional recruitment advice and job matching
• Help with job design for employees with disability
• On-the-job or off-site support to ensure new employees with disability settle into their job
• Ongoing support for as long as it is required, for employees and employers who require support to maintain their employment
• Training information and awareness activities for employers and staff

Status can also help employers access a range of other financial support and incentives, such as workplace modifications, assistive technology, mental health first aid training, disability and deafness awareness training, Auslan interpreting and wage subsidies.

How long can I stay in the Inclusive Employment Australia program with Status?

There is no set time limit. You can remain in the program for as long as you are eligible and continue to benefit from and require support. The level of assistance can change over time, becoming more intensive when you need extra help and lighter when you would like more independence.

If you have mutual obligation requirements, you are required to keep participating in Inclusive Employment Australia. Services Australia will let you know if this requirement changes.

Centrelink have classified me as a volunteer, do I still have to participate?

If you are participating as a volunteer and are eligible, Status can provide you with a personalised employment service to support you into work.

If you’re finding it difficult to participate, please let us know. We can work with you to explore flexible options and supports that better suit your needs.

To help you get the most from the program, we encourage you to stay connected with us and attend your scheduled appointments. If we’re unable to reach you over time, we may need to exit you from the service, but we will always make every effort to reconnect with you first.

You can learn more about the services you can expect from Status Inclusive Employment Australia by viewing the Inclusive Employment Australia Service Guarantee.