Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA)
Are you a person with disability, injury or illness looking for a job?
Work is one of life’s great adventures. We are here to help you dive in! Afford can support you to start or continue on your career path. We will work with you to find sustainable and meaningful employment.
You will receive dedicated services, supported job options and on the job training that gets you learning as you go. We also team up with employers to make sure your workplace is welcoming and set up for you to thrive.
We will also give you personalised support. This means we match you with your very own employment consultant who will be there for every step of your work adventure.
Inclusive Employment Australia with Afford
Afford is a not-for-profit organisation committed to social inclusion for people with disability.
We believe in the power of community and human connection. Our services are for everyone who is eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia.
We have a diverse and friendly team of employment consultants. They have lots of experience supporting people with disability to find jobs and career paths to love.
Ways we can support you on your work adventure
- Working out your talents, skills and experience
- Helping to get you and your resume ready for work
- Applying for jobs and preparing for interviews
- Training for new skills or improving ones you have
- Driving you to job interviews or going on public transport together
- Supporting you during job interviews
- Organising modifications at your work
- Giving on the job training and support
- Supporting you at work for as long as you need
- Being with you as you learn and grow
- Making your next career move with you when you’re ready
Let’s work it out together.
“I like meeting new people every day. I like my coworkers because they are all friendly. I don’t have to worry anything about job search. I don’t have to pay for my transport. [Afford] treats me like family.”
Who is eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia?
Participants
To be eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia, you must meet the following criteria:
Disability or health condition: you have a disability, injury, or health condition.
Age requirements: you are aged between 14 years old, or the age Pension qualifying age.
Residency status: you are an Australian citizen, permanent resident, hold a Temporary Protection Visa or a Safe Haven Enterprise Visa.
Study status: you are not studying full-time (unless you are an eligible school leaver).
Work hours capacity: you are able to work at least 8 hours, 15 hours or 23 hours per week and not currently working at or above your work hours capacity.
Employers
As a trusted Inclusive Employment Australia provider, Afford partners with employers to hire and support people with disabilities. We offer tailored employment solutions to help businesses achieve their workforce needs.
Our Inclusive Employment services include:
Recruitment support: supporting employers identify and attract qualified and suitable candidates.
Training and resources: providing information and training on how to support their new employee with an accessible and supportive workplace environment.
Workplace modifications: assistance with making necessary adjustments to accommodate your new employee.
Financial incentives: providing guidance on wage subsidies and other financial supports available to offset training and employment costs.
Ongoing support: ensuring both employers and employees receive continuous assistance for sustainable employment.
By partnering with Afford employers can boost workplace diversity, enhance employee retention, and foster a more inclusive environment while effectively meeting their recruitment goals.
Our IEA Offices
Canterbury Bankstown (NSW)
Canterbury Bankstown (NSW)
Bankstown – 2/56 Kitchener Parade, Bankstown NSW 2200
Canterbury Bankstown (NSW)
Campsie – Suite 4, Level 1, 281–287 Beamish Street, Campsie NSW 2194
Canterbury Bankstown (NSW)
Lakemba – 23 Croydon Street, Lakemba NSW 2195 (Lakemba Senior Citizens Centre)
Inner Sydney (NSW)
Inner Sydney (NSW)
Marrickville – 295 Victoria Road, Marrickville NSW 2204
Inner Sydney (NSW)
Darlinghurst – 1 Francis Street, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Plenty (VIC)
Plenty (VIC)
Preston – 327–329 High Street, Preston VIC 3072
Plenty (VIC)
Epping – Suite A, 740–768 High Street, Epping VIC 3076
Plenty (VIC)
Mernda – 70 Mernda Village Drive, Mernda VIC 3754 (Mernda Village Community Centre)
Westgate (VIC)
Westgate (VIC)
Footscray – 225 Barkly Street, Footscray VIC 3011
Westgate (VIC)
St Albans – Suite 12/30–32 East Esplanade, St Albans VIC 3021
Westgate (VIC)
Werribee – 75–79 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030
Werribee – 75–79 Watton Street, Werribee VIC 3030
Gold Coast (QLD)
Gold Coast (QLD)
Nerang – 23 Cotton Street, Nerang QLD 4211
Gold Coast (QLD)
Southport – 74 Smith Street, Southport QLD 4215
Gold Coast (QLD)
Upper Coomera – 7A/1 Brygon Creek Drive, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
Upper Coomera – 7A/1 Brygon Creek Drive, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
Get in touch with us
We have a diverse and friendly team of employment consultants. They have lots of experience supporting people with disability to find jobs and career paths to love.
Get in touch to find out how we can support you today.
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