Supported employment is a type of job for people with disability who need extra ongoing support while they are at work. Workplaces that offer these jobs are called supported employment services. Types of supported employment jobs Supported employment services provide different types of work. This can include jobs in:

After a cycling accident in early 2019 resulted in paraplegia, Jeremy Lung, a well-respected dentist from Sydney, felt like everything was taken away.

The Australian Government’s Disability Employment National Panel of Assessors provides assessment services to enhance employment participation and support for people with disability. National Panel of Assessors will work cooperatively with clients including people with disability, employers and Disability Employment Service providers.

Practical ideas on how you can make your workplace more accessible for people with disability.

JobAccess has launched a new Conversation Guide on workplace adjustments to facilitate an open, empathetic, and actionable discussion between employers and employees with disability.

Making workplace adjustments is simple, cost-effective and benefits everyone.

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports people with disability with a range of supports and services. The NDIS can also help you with employment. Finding and keeping a job The NDIS can help you in your job search, skills training and with support in your workplace. This can include:

Topics covered in this video: what employers must do in the interview process, how to assess candidates, asking about adjustments, how and when to ask about disability.