Inclusive Employment Australia provider, Social Futures, has opened offices in Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Woolgoolga, Dubbo, Orange, Young and Cowra, servicing the wider regions, including outreach to Wellington and Coonabarabran. Through the Inclusive Employment Australia program, Social Futures assists participants with disability, injury, or health conditions to prepare for, find and keep a job. The program also supports employers to create inclusive recruitment and workplace practices, helping them tap into a wider pool of skilled and dedicated workers.
Social Futures celebrated the launch of the Inclusive Employment Australia program with new office locations in Coffs Harbour, Nambucca Heads, Woolgoolga, Dubbo, Orange, Young and Cowra to service the wider regions and provide outreach to Wellington and Coonabarabran.
The Inclusive Employment Australia program is a $5.5 billion Commonwealth initiative that replaces the Disability Employment Services program, offering more personalised, responsive, and inclusive employment support for people with disability, injury, or health conditions.
As an Inclusive Employment Australia provider, Social Futures will assist participants to build their capacity for work, actively look for employment, and engage in tailored training and supports aligned to their individual goals, needs and circumstances.
Social Futures CEO Tony Davies said the organisation is proud to be part of this new chapter for employment services in the Orana, Patterson, and Coffs Harbour Employment Service Areas.
“We’re pleased to be expanding our service offerings in regional New South Wales where we will work together, to help people with disability, injury or health conditions to prepare for, find and keep a job,” said Mr Davies.
“We will work to support local people, listen to their goals, and help open doors to meaningful employment that builds confidence and independence.”
Social Futures’ Senior Manager, Inclusive Employment Australia, Julie Taylor said the organisation will also support local employers to create inclusive recruitment and workplace practices.
“We know many businesses want to be more inclusive but aren’t sure where to start,” said Ms Taylor.
“This program provides practical support, so employers can feel confident welcoming people with disability, injury or health challenges into their teams.”
“By supporting inclusive recruitment and workplace practices, we’re helping employers access a wider pool of skilled and dedicated workers.”
To find out more about how Social Futures’ Inclusive Employment Australia program can help you, call 1800 719 625, email [email protected] or visit www.socialfutures.org.au/iea
