Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly DES) — Jobseeker Registration / Referral

Issuing authority

Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) / Services Australia

Official source

How to apply

1. Check eligibility: you must have a disability, injury, or health condition that affects your ability to work, and be of working age (under 67).
2. If you receive a Centrelink payment (e.g. JobSeeker or DSP), call the Centrelink Employment Services line on 132 850 to request referral to Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA).
3. If you do not receive a Centrelink payment, search for an IEA provider near you at jobaccess.gov.au/provider-search and contact them directly to self-register.
4. Services Australia or the provider will arrange an Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) to confirm your work capacity and eligibility for IEA support.
5. Following the ESAt, choose your preferred IEA provider from the list of options in your area — Services Australia or the assessor will provide this list.
6. Attend an initial interview with your chosen IEA provider so they can develop a personalised Employment Pathway Plan tailored to your needs.
7. Engage with job preparation, training, and employer-matching activities delivered by your IEA provider under your pathway plan.
8. If you secure employment, your IEA provider can access post-placement support funding to help you stay in work.

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