NDIS providers and case managers

Refer your clients to CoAct employment services.

We partner with NDIS providers and Case Managers to help NDIS participants get work-ready and find a suitable job

Refer your clients to CoAct to help them find sustainable jobs that fit with their individual needs.

Our national network of not-for-profit service partners works collaboratively with NDIS providers across Australia, supporting their NDIS clients in finding sustainable, meaningful employment that suits their individual needs.  

Disability Employment Services (DES) for NDIS participants

Disability Employment Services (DES) offers specialist employment assistance to help people with disability, injury or health conditions (including depression and anxiety), find and retain suitable employment. DES can also offer support to their employers.

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.

Who is eligible?

Each of our programs has different eligibility criteria. Your client may be eligible for Disability Employment Services (DES) if they are:
  • 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.

Make a referral to CoAct

Step 1 Permission
Speak with your client or family member and obtain their permission to refer them to CoAct employment services.
Step 2 Refer
Complete the referral form or call 1800 226 228 to chat with our referral team.
Step 3 Discuss
Our team will contact your client to discuss their employment needs.
Step 4 Support
Their employment support begins with CoAct.

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Referring to CoAct is easy. Refer an individual to us (with their consent) or call 1800 226 228 and chat to us about the best approach to help their situation.

 

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