Who can join Inclusive Employment Australia?
If you have a disability, injury, or health condition that impacts how much you can work, you may be able to join Inclusive Employment Australia.
To be eligible, you must be:
- living with a disability, injury, or health condition that affects your ability to work
- an Australian resident aged from 14 to 67
- at or above the minimum legal working age in your state or territory
- able to work between zero to 30 hours per week (with support if needed)
- not studying full time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver)
- not already working at or above your assessed work capacity
You may also be eligible if you're an NDIS participant or a school leaver with disability.
Check you're eligible - click register now below or call 1800 276 276.
If you’re not eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia, or want to explore more employment supports provided by APM, head to our job seekers page.
How to register
You can register for Inclusive Employment Australia by contacting us directly. Visit your nearest APM Employment Services office or call our friendly support team on 1800 276 276.
We can guide you through the process and tell you about the support you may be eligible to receive.
We’ll also let you know if you need to visit Centrelink for an Employment Services Assessment (ESAT).
This will let us know the type of support you need and help guide us on jobs you may be most suitable for.
You can also register by calling the Centrelink employment services line, 132 850, and asking to join APM Employment Services for Inclusive Employment Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Most people will need documentation or an assessment confirming their condition.
We can explain what’s required based on your situation.
Inclusive Employment Australia supports people with a wide range of disability, injury or health conditions, including mental health conditions.
If your condition makes it harder to find or keep work, you may qualify.
If you're eligible, you can choose a provider such as APM.
We’ll work with you to build a personalised plan and start your employment journey.
Yes. To take part in Inclusive Employment Australia, you need to be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold an eligible visa.
This helps ensure you can access the government-funded support that comes with the program.
Yes. To be eligible, you must be willing and able to work a minimum number of hours each week (the exact requirement depends on your personal circumstances and your assessment outcome).
If you're unsure whether you meet this, we can talk you through it.
Yes. You may be eligible if you're studying part-time.
If you're studying full-time, you might still qualify depending on your circumstances and whether your study allows you to look for work. An assessment helps determine this.
Not always. Some people enter Inclusive Employment Australia through Centrelink, but you may still be eligible even if you're not currently receiving a payment.
Talk to us if you're unsure what applies to you.
Yes. Many people who take part in the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) also access Inclusive Employment Australia.
Yes, in some cases. If you’re working but need extra support to keep your job or find better-suited work because of your disability, injury or health condition, you may still qualify.
We can help you understand what support is available.
An Employment Services Assessment (ESAt) is a Centrelink assessment that looks at your circumstances and the level of support you may need to work.
You can register online or call us on 1800 276 276, and we’ll help you check your eligibility.
If you meet the requirements, we can support you to get started with Inclusive Employment Australia and outline what happens next.
Yes. If you’re already in the program and want to switch to APM, you can request a provider transfer.
We’ll help you understand the steps and what information you’ll need.
No. Inclusive Employment Australia is a government-funded program, so there’s no cost for eligible participants.
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NDIS participants
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