Disability Employment Service (DES - DMS) - Berriedale

Employment, Education & Training

Berriedale, 7011

Mission Australia's Disability Employment Services – Disability Management Services (DMS) supports people living with a disability, injury, mental health and other health conditions to find suitable and sustainable employment. Throughout the journey we assist with addressing barriers to employment, transitioning them into a suitable job and supporting them for their first 12 months in employment. In addition, we offer assistance to the employers during this journey, and we can provide a wide range of supports including upskilling and training, wage subsidies to assist with initial onboarding costs and financial assistance with other work-related expenses as required.

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Eligibility criteria

What makes you eligible for the DES program?
- have a disability, mental ill-health, injury or a health condition
- are aged at least 14 years and have not yet reached the Age Pension age (currently 67 years)
- are at or above the minimum legal working age in their State or Territory
- can work for or have a future work capacity between 8 hours to 23 hours per week
- are an Australian resident or eligible Visa holder

You may also be eligible for if all of the following apply. You:
- have worked an average of at least 8 hours a week over the last 13 weeks
- are at risk of losing your job because of your illness, injury or disability
- aren’t already getting assistance from a DES provider.

Referral process

Call 1300 883 067 to speak to one of our local services. You may be asked to complete an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt)