Community groups and NGOs

Our national network of not-for-profit service partners collaborate with community groups and NGOs to help job seekers overcome employment barriers and find a job to suit their needs.

The CoAct network is making a real difference in people’s lives by delivering free Employment Services programs including Disability Employment Services, Workforce Australia and Workforce Australia – Transition to Work.

By registering for Disability Employment Services (DES) with CoAct, your clients can access a range of intensive, personalised job supports, including:

• help to look for suitable jobs
• career advice
• work-ready skills and training including short courses and work placements
• resumes and job application assistance
• help to prepare for job interviews
• financial assistance for transport or work uniforms
• advice and access to workplace modifications and assistive technology
• regular ongoing support in the workplace

Refer your client to CoAct and we’ll help them to overcome employment barriers and secure meaningful employment.

• living with a disability, mental health condition, treated illness or injury that makes it difficult to find and keep a job. This includes living with anxiety or depression, neurodivergence including ADHD and autism, a physical or intellectual disability, learning difficulties, visual or hearing impairment.
• an Australian citizen or hold a permanent resident, or on a Temporary Protection, Special Category or Safe Haven Visa.
• aged between 14 and 67.
• able to work at least 8 hours per week and no more than 30. 
• are receiving an income support payment.