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Inclusive Employment Australia for NDIS participants

Thinking about your employment goals?

If you’re an NDIS participant thinking about work, speak to us about joining Inclusive Employment Australia to help you prepare, find and keep a job.

Inclusive Employment Australia is the main employment service for people with a disability, injury, or health condition, looking for work.

APM Employment Services supports NDIS participants to find a job and get the support they need to keep it.

If you are already thinking about the job you want to do, speak to us about accessing Inclusive Employment Australia.

Inclusive Employment Australia is free and won’t impact other supports in your NDIS plan

When you join Inclusive Employment Australia you get tailored support to build the skills you need for employment.

Working with you and any support coordinators you choose, we’ll put together a job plan that matches your interests and goals.

Your plan is unique to you, and may include helping you:

  • build your confidence
  • find and apply for jobs
  • getting to know your local job market
  • write resumes, job applications and perform in interviews
  • connect with employers and other support services
  • understand any funding you’re eligible for

When you find a job, your support continues so you can succeed in the workplace. This may include support to:

  • manage your work hours
  • report your income to Centrelink
  • access funds for tools or workplace modifications
  • access other job related training or support services
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Frequently asked questions

Inclusive Employment Australia can support you to prepare for work, find a job, and stay employed. 


This includes help with career goals, resumes, job applications, interview preparation, and ongoing workplace support that suits your needs, strengths, and NDIS goals.

There is no cost to you to access Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) if you’re eligible for Disability Employment Services, which is now delivered under the Inclusive Employment Australia name. 

These supports are government-funded and can work alongside your NDIS plan.

No. Support from Inclusive Employment Australia is separate from your NDIS-funded supports. 


We work alongside your existing providers and, where appropriate, can collaborate to make sure your employment goals align with your overall plan.

You can register directly through an Inclusive Employment Australia provider such as APM. Our team will walk you through the next steps. 

A job plan is a personalised plan that outlines your employment goals and the steps to achieve them. 


It’s developed with you, at your pace, and takes into account your skills, interests, health needs, and any supports you may need at work.


Yes. Inclusive Employment Australia can support you if you’re already working but need help to stay in your job, adjust to changes, or build confidence at work. 


This may include workplace support, employer communication, or planning next steps.


Support may include help with workplace adjustments, building confidence at work, communicating with your employer, managing changes, and ongoing check-ins to help you settle into your role. 


Support is tailored to what works best for you.


If your NDIS plan changes, your support with Inclusive Employment Australia can be reviewed and adjusted if needed. 


We’ll talk with you about what’s changed and make sure your employment support continues to suit your goals and circumstances.