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Disability Employment Services Sydney (DES)

Unlock new employment opportunities

Unlock new opportunities with the support of a caring Disability Employment specialist.

Supporting Job Seekers with Different Abilities

When your life has been affected by an illness, injury, or other health condition (including anxiety or depression), finding meaningful employment can be a challenge. Job seekers in Sydney and all across Australia have struggled to find a workplace that suits their goals, aspirations, and capabilities – let alone one that can support them in the long term.

To combat this challenge, the Australian government has put various initiatives in place. Disability Employment Services (DES) is a tailored service designed to help job seekers find a career they love and can keep. Through a personal employment assessment, DES providers can match clients with a job plan that can best support their employment goals. Whether you have a permanent disability or are struggling to get back into work after a recent injury, these services can offer crucial support and assistance.

Breakthru have various office locations across Sydney where you can meet our supportive team members in person to discuss your situation and complete your assessments. These office locations are in Parramatta, Campsie, Hornsby, Maroubra, Bankstown, Belmore, Raymond Terrace and Fortitude Valley.

How Disability Employment Services Work

Our services are designed to be flexible and adaptable. Everything revolves around you, the client, ensuring that we are supporting you as comprehensively as possible. Disability Employment Services (DES) is here to provide long-term assistance, using the skills and experience of our Sydney-based Breakthru teams to help you find and keep a job that suits you best. For short-term support, our Disability Management Services (DMS) might be right. Our passionate team will support you with the following services:
Practical work experience

Find Your Match

Everyone is different. Your preferences, goals, and capabilities are unique – that’s why we take care to match you with a job that can cater to you best.
Networking & marketing

Personalised Recruitment Advice

You can benefit from the experience and skills of trained employment specialists. Our expert recruitment advice will help guide and enhance your job search.
Support for Mental Health & Wellbeing

Practical Work Experience

We want to give you practical job opportunities with authentic, supportive employers. Our team can help connect you with secure, paid employment opportunities with job trials.
Recruitment advice and job matching

Ongoing Support

Our work doesn’t stop once you’ve been employed. We will help you transition and settle into your new job with check-ins and on-the-job support.
Supporting you on the job

Tailored Job Design

What could be better than working a job that caters to your aspirations and skills? We will work closely with you to help design a job that meets your unique goals and capabilities.
Training & awareness activities

Training and Awareness

You and your employer need to be a team. We will provide essential training information and awareness activities for both you and your new employer alike, helping to build as supportive a workplace as possible.

Why You Should Work with a Disability Employment Service Provider

Finding a job can be difficult at the best of times, but especially so when you need to also manage ongoing physical or mental health conditions, but you don’t need to take on this journey alone. Disability Employment Service (DES) providers like Breakthru exist to help individuals find and keep a job that they love. Whether you’re starting a fresh new career or returning to work after time away, a DES provider will be able to offer essential assistance.

Here at Breakthru, we utilise over 30 years of experience across our team to help people just like you. If you’re living with an injury, illness, or disability and want to find a job you’re passionate about, we want to help. With strong connections with various employers across Sydney, our Disability Employment Services are designed to let job seekers try out workplaces that could support them.

For anyone needing help improving their mental health, managing anxiety, or transitioning into a new job, the support of an experienced DES provider can make a world of difference.

Frequently asked questions

Disability Employment Services (DES) is a program funded by the Australian government to support people with a disability, injury, illness, or mental health condition. These services are designed to help individuals prepare for, find, and maintain meaningful employment. Providers such as Breakthru are contracted by the Australian Government Department of Social Services to support communities in cities such as Sydney. 

There are several criteria you must meet to be eligible for DES services. Services Australia (previously known as Centrelink) will be able to give you a referral if you qualify, or you will be able to apply directly to the Breakthru team. Feel free to reach out to receive the full list of eligibility requirements. 

Depending on your specific needs, we may be able to find a suitable employer who will be able to provide your required modifications. During your initial consultations, we will carefully discuss any extra support you may need in the workplace. 

You never need to disclose anything you aren’t comfortable sharing. What you decide to disclose is entirely up to you, as you are not required to share anything with employers or colleagues. If you wish to disclose personal information, our team will be able to help you communicate this comfortably and effectively. 

Why Choose Breakthru?

Existing Connections – Over the years, the Breakthru team has been able to build strong connection with various employers. We will utilise our existing relationships to find a good job match for you.

Caring Team – Clients come first for us. All of our Disability Employment specialists are caring and passionate, ready to be a source of long-term support in your employment journey.

Unmatched Experienced – When you work with the Breakthru team, you get to benefit from over 25 years of practical industry experience. Our skills and expertise will provide a strong foundation for your job search.

 

Book Your Free Job-Seeking Consultation Today

Are you eager for work? Over the past 25 years, our team has helped countless individuals like yourself find suitable employment opportunities. We’re here to help you find and keep a job that you love – so let’s start the journey together today!

If you’re looking for a new Disability Employment Services provider in Sydney, then we’re ready to lend a hand. With Breakthru, you can try out a job selected to suit your goals best. Book your free job-seeking consultation with one of our friendly Sydney employment experts today by filling out our form below. We look forward to working with you.

Get started in 5 easy steps

If you want to access our Disability Employment Services, it's important to check if you're eligible. If you're unsure or need help checking your eligibility, please contact us.

Step 1

Check your Eligibility

It's important to check if you're eligible for disability employment services. If you're unsure or need help checking your eligibility, please contact us.

Step 2

Complete an Employee Services Assessment (ESAt)

Book an appointment with your closest Services Australia office to complete an ESAt to confirm your eligibility and establish the level of support you need to find and maintain employment.

Step 3

Register with your Preferred DES Provider

Register with a DES provider who you feel will provide the best support to you. You can do this by contacting the DES provider directly and attending an appointment in their office.

Step 4

Work Together and Establish a Job Plan

Once you sign up with a DES provider, they will then work with you to develop a Job Plan. This is a formal document that outlines your mutual obligations and the support the DES provider will provide to you.

Step 5

Begin your Employment Journey

You're now ready to go! Depending on your level of support, you can now schedule regular meetings with your assigned Employment Consultant and start working toward finding a job you love.

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Thank you to everyone for all your continuous support. This job has been amazing for both my mental and physical health, and I finally feel like I can start moving forward with my life.

Breakthru Customer Liborio
Liborio

Breakthru customer

Breakthru have done so much for me, they encouraged me, but they also made me do the work. I would say to anyone thinking of going with Breakthru to trust them. They really do get to know their clients and understand their potential.

Breakthru Customer David Edwards
David Edwards

Breakthru customer

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