Am I eligible for DES?
Am I eligible for DES?
Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment program replacing the current Disability Employment Services (DES) jobs program from 1st November 2025.
You may be eligible for support through Inclusive Employment Australia, if you:
- Have a disability, injury, or health condition – confirmed in a current Employment Services Assessment (ESAt).
- Can work less than 30 hours per week – now and in the future, even with support.
- Live in Australia – as a citizen, permanent resident, or eligible visa holder.
- Are the right age – at least 14 and younger than Age Pension age, and of legal working age in their state or territory.
- Are not studying full-time – unless Services Australia approved it at the time of referral.
- Have Inclusive Employment Australia recommended – in a current and valid ESAt.
- Are not already working above their employment benchmark – based on usual weekly hours.