Community support

Support to find a job  
Study, training and apprenticeships  
The transition from study to work  
Once you have found a job  
Support for Aboriginal people  
Support and resources if you are over 65  
More information 

Support to find a job

Information about support for people with disability looking for a job can be found on the JobAccess website. For free confidential advice on the range of supports available to you as a job-seeker:

• use the JobAccess online enquiry form
• phone 1800 464 800 to speak to a JobAccess adviser.

For information about jobs such as packaging, horticulture, laundry, catering, woodwork and working with animals:

• phone Centrelink on 13 27 17
• view information about Australian Disability Enterprises on the FaHCSIA website.

A guide to applying for jobs in the Commonwealth public service is provided on the Australian Public Service Commission website. 

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Study, training and apprenticeships

Gaining more skills through study, training and apprenticeships is a great way to increase your employment prospects. Information on study, training and apprenticeships is provided on the JobAccess web page. 

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Support with the transition from study to work

Information on support through the National Disability Coordination Officer Program can be found on the JobAccess website. For more information:

• email ndco@deewr.gov.au
• phone 13 38 73. 

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Support once you have found a job

If you're an employee with disability looking for support to maintain employment and advice on workplace modifications and equipment:

• use the JobAccess online enquiry form
• phone 1800 464 800 to speak to a JobAccess adviser.

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Support for Aboriginal people

For agencies, job services and centres that help with training, starting work and staying in work see Aboriginal support and programs.

The Australian Government also has Aboriginal programs aimed at creating opportunities for employment in the private sector.

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Support and resources if you are over 65

Find out where you can get help to enter the workforce or change your career as an older person by viewing the mature age employment section of the Seniors page.

For free confidential advice on the range of additional supports available to you as a person with a disability:

• use the JobAccess online enquiry form
• phone 1800 464 800 to speak to a JobAccess adviser. 

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More information

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Concessions and finances

Other websites
Services and programs for people with a disability - Centrelink
Starting your own business - JobAccess 
Information about wages - JobAccess 
Working Credit scheme - Centrelink