The DES service is funded by the Commonwealth Government and provides people with disability, injury or health conditions with assistance to prepare for, find and keep a job.
Workways provides two types of DES programs.
- Disability Management Services – is for people with a disability, illness or injury who need the help of an employment service but do not expect to need long term support in the workplace.
- Employment Support Service – is for people with a permanent disability and an assessed need for longer term, regular, ongoing support in the workplace.
Workways offers disability employment support in over 50 locations across Eastern Australia.
Am I Eligible?
Disability Employment Services (DES) are delivered by Workways Australia for people who:
- have a disability, injury or health condition
- are aged at least 14 but have not yet attained the Age Pension qualifying age
- are at or above the minimum legal working age in their state or territory
- are an Australian resident or eligible Visa holder
- are not studying full time (there are exceptions, speak to your Workways consultant for more information)
- have a valid Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) or Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) recommending DES with a Future Work Capacity of eight or more hours per week; and
- are working below their assessed work capacity
Workways can assist you with your eligibility requirements, and also provide guidance on special eligibility arrangements that may apply.
Get Started with DES
To learn more about our disability employment program, register your interest.
