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Find and Keep a Job with Inclusive Employment Australia

Personalised employment support to help you prepare for work, find a job and succeed in the workplace.
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Your Employment Journey Starts with an Opportunity

Looking for work can feel exciting, challenging and sometimes overwhelming.

Whether you are looking for your first job, returning to work or exploring a new opportunity, the right support can make all the difference.

At Endeavour Foundation, we help people with intellectual disability build confidence, develop skills and find rewarding work through Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) in Queensland, Victoria and South Australia.

You do not have to have everything worked out before you contact us. We will take the time to understand your goals, interests and support needs, then work alongside you to help you take the next steps.

How Inclusive Employment Australia Can Help

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is the Federal Government's disability employment program. It helps eligible people prepare for work, find employment and receive support to succeed in the workplace. Our support is tailored to you and your goals.

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Build Confidence

Gain support to explore your strengths, identify your goals and feel more confident about starting your role.
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Prepare for Work

Our team will help you develop workplace skills, create a résumé, prepare for interviews and more.
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Find the Right Job

We work with you to identify employment opportunities that align with your interests, strengths and goals.
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Stay Supported

Support does not stop when you get a job. We can continue working with you as you settle into your role.
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Build Confidence

Gain support to explore your strengths, identify your goals and feel more confident about starting your role.
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Prepare for Work

Our team will help you develop workplace skills, create a résumé, prepare for interviews and more.
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Find the Right Job

We work with you to identify employment opportunities that align with your interests, strengths and goals.
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Stay Supported

Support does not stop when you get a job. We can continue working with you as you settle into your role.

Why Choose Endeavour Foundation?

For 75 years, we have worked alongside people with intellectual disability to create opportunities, advocate for inclusion and build stronger communities. We will not just help you find work; we will help you build a career that matters to you.

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Specialist Support


For generations, we have supported people with intellectual disability to achieve their employment goals.

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Employment Expertise


As Australia's largest employer of people with intellectual disability, we understand what helps people succeed in the workplace.

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A Partner You Can Trust


As a not-for-profit and registered NDIS provider, we are committed to supporting people to build skills and thrive at work.

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Specialist Support


For generations, we have supported people with intellectual disability to achieve their employment goals.

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Employment Expertise


As Australia's largest employer of people with intellectual disability, we understand what helps people succeed in the workplace.

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A Partner You Can Trust


As a not-for-profit and registered NDIS provider, we are committed to supporting people to build skills and thrive at work.

What Support Can I Get?

No two employment journeys are the same. Depending on your goals and circumstances, support may include:

Getting Ready for Work

  • Understanding your employment goals
  • Building confidence and workplace skills
  • Creating or updating a résumé
  • Practising interviews

Finding the Right Job

  • Looking for suitable job opportunities
  • Connecting with employers

Staying Supported at Work

  • Workplace coaching and mentoring
  • Support after you start work
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What Support Can I Get?

No two employment journeys are the same. Depending on your goals and circumstances, support may include:

Getting Ready for Work

  • Understanding your employment goals
  • Building confidence and workplace skills
  • Creating or updating a résumé
  • Practising interviews

Finding the Right Job

  • Looking for suitable job opportunities
  • Connecting with employers

Staying Supported at Work

  • Workplace coaching and mentoring
  • Support after you start work
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What Jobs Could I Do?

Every person's strengths, interests and goals are different.

Employment opportunities will vary depending on your location, experience and available roles but may include opportunities across a range of industries and workplaces.

Local Businesses

Work with employers in your community and build experience in a real workplace environment.

Customer Service and Administration

Explore opportunities that involve communication, organisation and supporting a team.

Hospitality, Retail and More

Discover opportunities across a variety of industries based on your interests and goals.

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Check Your IEA Eligibility

Checking your IEA eligibility is easy. Unsure whether you are eligible? Contact our team and we can help you understand your options and next steps.

IEA Could Be for You if You:

  • Have a disability, injury or health condition
  • Are looking for help to find or keep a job
  • Are at least 14 years old and younger than the Age Pension age (currently 67)

You Do Not Need:

  • An NDIS plan or a Disability Support Pension
  • Previous work experience
  • A referral before you contact Endeavour Foundation
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Get Started with Inclusive Employment Australia

Whether you have been referred by Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) or are exploring your options, we can help you understand the next steps.

1: Talk to Our Team

Get in touch with us and share your employment goals, interests and aspirations and any other relevant information.

 

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2: Choose Us

Once you have nominated Endeavour Foundation as your IEA provider, we will help you get started with the program.

3: Meet with Us

We will get to know more about you, including your strengths and the type of work and support that may suit you.

4: Start Your Journey

Together, we will help you prepare for work, explore suitable roles and access the support available through IEA.

1: Talk to Our Team

Get in touch with us and share your employment goals, interests and aspirations and any other relevant information.

 

Talk to Our Team

2: Choose Us

Once you have nominated Endeavour Foundation as your IEA provider, we will help you get started with the program.

3: Meet with Us

We will get to know more about you, including your strengths and the type of work and support that may suit you.

4: Start Your Journey

Together, we will help you prepare for work, explore suitable roles and access the support available through IEA.

Ready to Take the First Step?

Whether you have been referred or are still exploring your options, our team can help you understand what happens next.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) is the Federal Government's disability employment program. It helps eligible people with disability prepare for work, find employment and receive support in the workplace.

No. Inclusive Employment Australia is separate from the NDIS, so you do not need an NDIS plan to access the program if you are eligible.

Inclusive Employment Australia may suit people with disability, injury or a health condition who want support to prepare for work, find a job and succeed in employment. If you are not sure whether you are eligible, our team can help you understand the referral process and your options.

Yes. If you secure a job through Inclusive Employment Australia, you will be paid by your employer in line with the terms and conditions of your employment.

Job opportunities vary depending on your interests, skills, goals and local employment opportunities. Roles may include retail, hospitality, warehousing, administration, trades support, customer service and other jobs in your community. We will work with you to explore employment opportunities that may be the right fit for you.

No. Many people start their employment journey without previous work experience. We can help you build skills, prepare for work, develop confidence and connect with suitable job opportunities.

Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) provides personalised support to help you prepare for work, find a suitable job and build confidence in employment. Support may include job planning, résumé and interview assistance, employer connections and ongoing support after you start work.

While they are separate programs, they may be able to work together, depending on your eligibility, goals and support needs. Our team can help you understand your options and what may be possible for your circumstances.

No. Inclusive Employment Australia is funded by the Federal Government, so there is no cost for eligible jobseekers to access support.

Working may affect your Centrelink payments. The impact will depend on your individual circumstances, including how much you earn and the type of payment you receive. We can help you understand what to consider before you start work and where to find the right information.

Eligible young people may be able to access Inclusive Employment Australia while preparing to move from school to work.

If you are still at school, our team can help you understand the eligibility requirements, referral pathways and support options available.

Yes. If your current provider is not the right fit, you may be able to choose Endeavour Foundation as your new IEA provider. We can explain the process and support you to make an informed choice.

We will talk with you about your eligibility, interests and employment aspirations. Then we will help you understand whether Inclusive Employment Australia may be suitable for you, explain the next steps and answer any questions you may have.