How does Inclusive Employment Australia work?

Inclusive Employment Australia is replacing Disability Employment Services (DES) from 1 November 2025. Inclusive Employment Australia allows you to choose a provider who will help you find work, support you in your new role and build your career. It is a government-funded scheme designed to ensure every Australian has the opportunity to work, and is free-free for eligible participants.

If you’re looking for work, an Inclusive Employment Australia provider like Castle can help you get ready for work, link you to training, develop job skills, support you to write your resumé, practise interview skills, look for jobs that suit you, and support you to build a career and reach your goals in the long term.

If you already have a job and it is at risk due to disability, illness, medical condition or other barrier, an Inclusive Employment Australia provider can help you with on-the-job training, speaking with your boss and co-workers, ongoing support in your job, modifying your workplace, Auslan at work and other supports.