Disability support services

Our national network of not-for-profit service partners works collaboratively with disability support services professionals to guide participants through Disability Employment Services (DES), delivering the best outcomes with tailored solutions for each job seeker’s situation. 

Disability Employment Services

We deliver the following Disability Employment Services support throughout Australia: 

Disability Management Service: For people with disability, illness, or injury who need the help of an employment service but do not expect to need long-term support in the workplace. 

Employment Support Service: For people with a permanent disability, assessed as needing longer-term, regular support in the workplace. 

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 clients 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.