Inclusive Employment Australia

Important changes to Disability Employment Services 

Inclusive Employment Australia will replace the Disability Employment Services (DES) program in November 2025.

What to do if I am a DES Participant?

If you’re a DES Participant you do not need to do anything right now.

Continue working with us or your current provider.

We’ll let you know about any changes as we get closer to the launch of Inclusive Employment Australia.

If you have any concerns or questions please speak to your Employment Consultant or call our friendly team on 132 848.

To learn more about key changes for Participants, please visit the Department of Social Services website. 

What to do if I want to join DES?

If you would like to join DES you can register through us directly, or via referral from Centrelink.

You can learn more about the DES program and whether you are eligible here.

About Inclusive Employment Australia

Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment service designed to create a more inclusive future. It aims to support people with disabilities, injuries, or health conditions in preparing for, finding, and maintaining work, and growing their careers.  

More support for people with disability, injury or health conditions  

Inclusive Employment Australia will allow more people with disability, injury and health condition to access the program including. 

• people with an assessed work capacity of less than 8 hours per week 

• voluntary participants not getting a Centrelink income support payment. 

The previous 2-year time limit, for receiving support from an employment service provider, will be removed, allowing for more flexible and long-term support. 

The new program will have an improved service offer including: 

• intensive support for people who are preparing to be ready to work 

• flexible support for people who don’t need intensive services. 

 

Support for employers  

Employers can access expert guidance from Inclusive Employment Australia providers on recruitment and workplace practices. Providers will help employers to: 

More information about Inclusive Employment Australia

For more detailed information about these changes, please visit the Department of Social Services website. We will provide further updates late this year.  

Connect with CVGT Employment  

If you’re interested in joining or learning more about CVGT Employment’s Disability Employment Services program, click here.  

To connect with CVGT Employment and discover how we can support you, visit cvgt.com.au or call 132 848. We’re here to help you every step of the way!