What is Inclusive Employment Australia?

Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment program replacing the current Disability Employment Services (DES) jobs program from 1st November 2025. It is designed to empower people with disability, injury or health conditions with tailored, flexible support to prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment, and advance their careers.

Key features of Inclusive Employment Australia:

• All participants at the centre: Plans and support are personalised to each individual’s unique needs and goals.

• Inclusive Employment Australia eligibility criteria:

  • Includes people with less than 8 hours per week of assessed work capacity.

  • Voluntary participants not receiving Centrelink income support are eligible.

  • Removes the previous two‑year time limit on service access.

• Flexible intensity of support:

  • Intensive support for those building to work.

  • Flexible support for those already ready, but who still need assistance staying employed

As Australia’s leading network of not-for-profit community service providers, CoAct Connect was awarded delivery of the Inclusive Employment Australia contract nationally, ensuring consistent, community-driven employment support across Australia with CoAct Connect’s broad national reach. Find your nearest CoAct location.