Am I eligible for Disability Employment Services?

What makes you eligible for the DES program?

A job seeker is eligible for DES if they:

• have a disability, mental ill-health, injury ora 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 of at least 8 hours
• are in receipt of income support payments, such as: Parenting Payments, Carers Payment (not allowance), Job seeker payment or DSP or you are ESAt/JCA exempt and are within the following cohorts
  • are a current NDIS participant
  • are a pre-release prisoner; or
  • are participating in a Disability Employment Service program of support
• are an Australian resident
• are not studying full time (unless the job seeker is an Eligible School Leaver)

Residency requirements

DES job seekers must be one of the below:

• an Australian citizen
• the holder of a Permanent Resident Visa
• the holder of a Temporary Protection Visa
• the holder of a Special Category Visa.

Why choose Community Solutions as your Disability Employment Services provider?

•  The Community Solutions team: understand which jobs are on offer in your local area
•  maintain strong relationships with local employers
• have been part of the community for over twenty years
• will take the time to learn about your unique strengths and abilities
• will match your skills and abilities with the right job
• will provide support and mentoring helping you to find employment