Employment Assistance for People with Disabilities
CRS 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. This service is free to people receiving income support payments from Centrelink.
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
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.
Need Staff?
Employers can now tap into a more diverse workforce (including parents returning to work, people with disabilities, mature age people and people who have been out of work for a while) by visiting this website or phoning the Employer Hotline (13 17 15). Australian Government Employment Services network providers specialise in assisting employers to find staff and access a range of government assistance and incentives.
Online Referrals (CRS Australia)
CRS Australia Online referral forms can be used by doctors, health professionals, employers, insurers and brokers, educators, and potential clients.
Supported Wage System (SWS)
Centrelink page providing information on the Supported Wage System where eligible people with a disability can choose to access a reliable process of productivity-based wage assessment and related workplace-specific assistance in order to access appropriate jobs in the open workforce.
Vocational Rehabilitation Services
Vocational Rehabilitation Services provide assistance and support to people who have an injury, disability or health condition and need assistance to find or keep a job. They can also assist employers to employ a person whose skills and abilities match their job requirements and support the employer and the successful applicant in the new role. For more information visit the website or call a JobAccess Advisor on 1800 464 800.
