Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is the Australian Government’s new specialist disability employment program, replacing the Disability Employment Services (DES) model in November 2025.
What IEA offers
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Personalised and person‑centred employment support for people with disability, injury or health conditions, placing you at the centre of the process.
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No strict time limits: there will no longer be a two-year cap on support, and people working under 8 hours/week, or those not receiving Centrelink payments, can volunteer.
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A more flexible service model offering intensive support when needed and lighter-touch ongoing support, designed around your goals.
Support for employers
IEA providers will collaborate with employers to:
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Identify workplace needs and candidate fit,
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Offer training on inclusive recruitment and workplace adjustments,
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Provide post-placement support to ensure ongoing success,
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Offer access to wage subsidies of up to $10,000 for eligible supported job seekers.
Independent assessments continue
Services provided through the National Panel of Assessors (NPA), such as Ongoing Support Assessments, Supported Wage System (SWS) assessments, and Workplace Modifications Services, will continue under IEA with updated assessment methods to align with the new program model.
IEA through Employment Plus
The Salvation Army Employment Plus is proud to deliver IEA services.
For over 20 years, we’ve supported people with disability, injury or health conditions to build careers in lasting, meaningful roles.
IEA allows us to offer:
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One-on-one career planning and job matching
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Skills training and wellbeing support
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Ongoing in-work support and job retention assistance
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Guidance and advocacy to address personal and workplace barriers
Next Steps
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If you’re currently in DES, you will receive direct communications about how the transition to IEA will happen. You don’t need to do anything right now.
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If you’re seeking employment support, contact Employment Plus today to explore how IEA can help you prepare for, find, and maintain work.
Register your interest
We are here and ready to talk to you about how we can help you find long term employment.
We are Relay Service Friendly. If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment:
1. Contact us through the National Relay Service
2. Provide the Employment Plus phone number 136 123
For more information, visit https://internet-relay.nrscall.gov.au/
Call our office on 136 123, or register with us by filling out the form below.