Most disability employment services are community based employment agencies
that provide a range of services to both employers and job seekers. There are
also a number of private providers delivering disability employment assistance
Australia wide. Listed below are a few links to assist you identify employment
agencies that can assist you obtain work and/or identify education and training
options.
FACSIA
The website of the Department of Families and Community Services and
Indigenous Affairs (FACSIA) has a list of Certified
disability employment organisations located across Australia. To receive
ongoing funding from FACSIA all government funded disability
employment organisations must be certified under Quality Assurance
Standards.
CRS Australia
The Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service
Australia (CRS Australia) has qualified rehabilitation consultants that work
with people who have a disability, injury or health condition which impacts upon
their ability to obtain or keep a job. The service is available to Australian
citizens and people aged between 14 -65 years of age who have a disability or
health condition that can be managed well enough to participate in vocational
rehabilitation.
CRS Australia provides a range of services to eligible job seekers and work
closely with clients to prepare for suitable jobs and to settle into the
workplace once they have found employment. Contact your nearest CRS
Australia office for further information.