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Supporting your employment journey
Is your health getting in the way of you finding a job?
If you’re struggling with your physical health, mental health, injury or disability while looking for work, we can give you extra support through Disability Employment Services.
*Please note: To be eligible for Disability Employment Services you must be receiving Centrelink payments.
Increase your work-readiness skills, build on your strengths and interests and connect with potential employers.
Frequently Asked Questions
You might be eligible for Disability Employment Services if you are living with a mental health condition, treated illness, injury or disability that makes it difficult to find and keep a job. This includes living with anxiety or depression, a physical or intellectual disability, learning difficulties, visual or hearing impairment.
Yes. If you would like to transfer to us, call the National Customer Service Line on 1800 805 260 and request to transfer to CVGT Employment.
Yes, our Disability Employment Services can help NDIS participants find, settle into and stay in a job. We will tailor our support and assistance to your needs. It is important to know that we do not require any funding from your NDIS plan, our service is free.
There are many benefits to working while living with a disability. Here are some of the benefits of working we think are important for you to consider.
- Financial independence
- Sense of identity
- Improved self-worth
- Connection to community
- Improved mental and physical health
You can discover more benefits of working by reading our article ‘Why work? 10 benefits of being employed’ here.
We support anyone with any type of disability who is eligible for Disability Employment Services. No matter your disability, we are here to help you on your employment journey.
You can find a Guide to the List of Recognised Disabilities here on the Department of Social Services website.
We will support you to:
- Create a resume or profile
- Identify the right job for you with an inclusive employer
- Talk with your family and support network (with your consent)
- Get ready for and support you at interviews
- Purchase items you will need for your new job, interview, or travel costs
- Support you to start and stay in your new job
Yes. If you get the Disability Support Pension (DSP), you can have paid work up to 29 hours a week. You can do this without losing your DSP payment provided you meet the income test.
You can find out more about ‘working while you’re getting Disability Support Pension’ on the Services Australia website here.
Yes. We will get to know you, what you are interested in and what you need to start your career journey. We can support you to purchase items you will need for your new job, interview, or travel costs.
We can support anyone with an injury who is eligible for Disability Employment Services. If you are not eligible for Disability Employment Services, we also have a range of other employment programs that you may be eligible for. You can explore all our employment programs here or call us on 132 848 for friendly chat about how we can support you.
My mental health is the best it’s ever been. Work literally saved my life!
Mark
CVGT Employment Participant
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CVGT called me and offered me the position – I cried at the time, tears of joy… I feel really proud of myself.
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CVGT Employment Participant
We had open and honest conversations about learning pathways and career options. As it is with all our participants, I wanted Khyara to find something she enjoys.
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CVGT Employment, Transition to Work Youth Mentor
Mark worried he might never find employment again.
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CVGT Employment Consultant