Is My Disability Supported by DES?

More than 80,000 participants, over 200 disabilities each year

Below are some of the most common conditions experienced by people supported by our Disability Employment Services team from July 2023 to June 2024.

We also share incredible stories from a wide range of Australians with disability who have achieved employment success.

If you're living with a disability, injury, or health condition, speak to our team about getting the right support to achieve your goals.

34,962 people came to us for support with a mental health condition.

24,950 people with these and other physical disabilities had support to achieve their goals.

2,289 people joined APM for DES support with Autism as their primary disability last year.

2,695 people with a neurological disability chose APM for DES.

1,433 people with sensory disabilities chose APM for support.

11,157 people with chronic health conditions chose APM.

4,375 people with an intellectual disability joined APM for DES support.

Diagnosed with autism and cerebral palsy, Caley knows all about the challenges of find work he can perform and that he enjoys.

Geoff's mental health suffered after he lost his job of 13 years just before he and his wife discovered they were having a baby.

Following surgery to treat her scoliosis Maegan needed pain management, which made it difficult to find the right job.

Chanay was 16 when she discovered the hearing bones inside her ears were being eaten away by a disease.

Tayla’s openness and determination helped her find a job where she gets to make a real difference in people's lives.

When Sean was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease in 2016, it had a huge impact on his life and career.

Eric's kicked goals for Australia in soccer, so he wasn't going let a learning disability stop him from getting a good job.

Clyde's mental health condition has improved greatly since he found a good job and supportive team he thrives in.

Teaching kids to swim in her local pool, Maddy's cerebral palsy doesn't get in the way of her pursuing her dream job.