There are various work opportunities available for people with a disability in Australia. Heartfelt Support can provide assistance to discover, plan, apply and work in them. Some of these include:
- Supported Employment: This is a form of employment where individuals with a disability work alongside non-disabled colleagues and receive on-the-job support from a support worker. This support can be in the form of assistance with tasks, communication, or personal care.
- Disability Employment Services (DES): DES is a program that helps people with a disability find and maintain employment. DES providers offer a range of services, including job search assistance, pre-employment training, and support on the job.
- Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs): ADEs are businesses that employ people with a disability and provide on-the-job training and support. ADEs are also known as Disability Workshop Enterprises (DWEs) or Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs).
- Flexible Work Arrangements: Many employers in Australia offer flexible work arrangements, such as part-time or casual work, job sharing, or the option to work from home, which can be beneficial for individuals with a disability.
- Self-Employment: Some people with a disability may choose to start their own business. The Australian government offers a range of supports for individuals who are self-employed, including business planning assistance and access to funding. Heartfelt Support can help you with this.
For more general information about supported work opportunities for people with a disability in Australia, you can visit the following websites:
- The Department of Social Services: https://www.dss.gov.au/our-responsibilities/disability-and-carers/programmes-services/disability-employment-services
- The Department of Employment and Workplace Relations: https://www.dewr.gov.au/disability-employment-services
- JobAccess: https://www.jobaccess.gov.au/
- Disability Employment Australia: https://www.disabilityemployment.org.au/
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