Find out if you’re eligible
Disability Employment Services include two separate programs, which provide assistance to:
- People with disability, injury or health condition who need the assistance of Disability Employment Services and who might need irregular or occasional support to keep a job.
- People with permanent disability and who require regular, ongoing support to keep a job.
Will I Be Eligible for these new services?
You need to be:
aged between 14 – 65 years
an Australian resident
not studying fulltime (unless you are an Eligible School Leaver)
not working above your employment benchmark hours
Do I need to be in receipt of a Benefit?
No, If you are not receiving income support payments, but:
are under 21 years,
are eligible for assistance under a Labour Market Adjustment Package,
are a Special Class Client which means that you have sustained a condition as a result of being a victim of either the Bali bombings, Tsunami in December 2004 or the London bombings
are an Eligible School Leaver, or
are a Job in Jeopardy participant
Then an income assessment is not required.
FAQ
How will these new services help me?
MAX Employment will work with you to develop an Employment Pathway Plan. Our Employment Consultants together with our in house Allied Health Officers will conduct a 3 way interview with you to develop a plan that outlines the services, training and support linkages that will assist you to find and keep a job. Once placed in a job, we will continue to support you for at least 26 weeks so that you can stay in the job. If you still need support after this, we will be able to help you for as long as you need it.
Why Choose MAX Employment?
MAX Employment has been in the business of assisting people return to work for more than a decade. We have over 100 sites across Australia and we work closely with our clients to match the people with the right skills and experience to the requirements of employers. We employ dedicated staff with a range of skills in employment placement, allied health and training to ensure that you are provided with an integrated model of assistance to support you to overcome your barriers to employment.
What do I have to do?
For the best outcome, you should work with us and attend and fully participate in appointments, job interviews and activities that are organised. It is important to do this as these activities are designed to give you the best opportunity to gain skills and to find and keep a job.
Where can I get more information?
The DEEWR customer service line is available to assist you. You can call them on 1800 805 260. Or you can speak to someone at Max Employment by calling your local office on 1800 625 350 and asking to speak with the Business Manager. You can also forward an e-mail to us at: des@maxemployment.com.au
Potential Participant
Please complete the form below if you are interested in becoming a participant into the DES Program. If you are already working and are facing barriers to your current employment status, you may still register interest as you may be eligible for our Jobs in Jeopardy program.
