Disability Employment Services

The Disability Management Service (DMS) is a free service supported by the federal government, helping job seekers with a disability, injury or health condition.

The Disability Management Service is specifically for job seekers who need short-term support, or for those who require temporary or occasional support once employed. The Employment Support Service (ESS) is better suited for those who require ongoing support in the workplace.

The Employment Support Service (ESS) is a free service supported by the federal government, helping people with a disability, injury or health condition.

The Employment Support Service is specifically for job seekers and employees who require long-term, regular and ongoing support in the workplace. For short-term or temporary support, please refer to our information about the Disability Management Service (DMS)

For people with complex mental health conditions to achieve suitable and sustainable employment.

HELP engages students while they are still at school in a range of activities that supports them to get get ready to look for a job, find a job and keep a job. This is designed to maximise confidence, participation and develop employability skills. Click here to find out more about ESL.

Work Assist can help if you're at risk of losing your job due to your:

• Illness
• Injury
• Disability

Work Assist is a no-cost service. You don’t need to be getting a payment from us to access the service. Work Assist can help to:

• Redesign your job so you can keep working
• Change your workplace so you can continue to work
• Get specialised equipment to help you do your job

You may be eligible for Work Assist if you:

• Have worked an average of at least 8 hours a week over the last 13 weeks
• Are at risk of losing your job because of your illness, injury or disability, and aren’t already getting assistance from a Disability Employment Services provider