Employment, Skills and Training

Employment is an integral aspect of a person’s economic independence as well as health and wellbeing. With access to the appropriate supports at the right time, many people who are currently experiencing unemployment are able to join or re-join the workforce. 

Mission Australia’s response to the inquiry focused on young people who are currently disengaged or at risk of disengaging from education. The submission highlighted the need for meaningful early intervention, and providing young people with opportunities to receive practical experience and information before they make decisions about their future career path. 

Mission Australia has extensive experience as a provider of Disability Employment Services (DES) and drawn on this experience to respond to the discussion paper on the Future of Disability Employment Services. We are committed to the rights of people with disability and are supportive of moves towards greater participant choice.

Mission Australia recognises the unique status of Indigenous peoples as the original owners and custodians of Australia’s lands and waters and we are committed to addressing the cultural, social and economic needs of Indigenous communities. Currently 6.63% of Mission Australia’s employees are of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander background.