Useful Resources

jobactive is the Australian Government’s way to get more Australians into work. It connects job seekers with employers and is delivered by a network of jobactive providers in over 1,700 locations across Australia. The jobactive website is delivered by Australian JobSearch — a free online jobs website.

The Australian Government Department of Employment is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians find and keep employment and work in safe, fair and productive workplaces.

Disability Employment Australia is the peak industry body for Australia’s Disability Employment Services (DES). DES is recognised internationally as the preeminent organisation representing, supporting and resourcing the disability employment sector throughout Australia. Disability Employment Australia supports the Australian Government to deliver high quality employment support to people with disability in Australia.

Disability Employment Services (DES) helps people with disability find work and keep a job. Disability Management Service is for job seekers with disability, injury or health condition who need assistance to find a job and occasional support to keep a job. Employment Support Service provides assistance to people with permanent disability and who need regular, ongoing support to keep a job.

The Department of Human Services is responsible for the development of service delivery policy and provides access to social, health and other payments and services.

The Centrelink Master Programme, or more commonly Centrelink, is a master programme of the Australian Government that is managed under the authority of the Department of Human Services. Centrelink delivers a range of government payments and services for retirees, the unemployed, families, carers, parents, people with disabilities, Indigenous Australians, and people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, and provides services at times of major change.

The Department of Social Services (DSS) is the Australian Government’s principal source of advice on social policy. The DSS works in partnership with other government and non-government organisations in the management of a diverse range of programmes and services designed to support and improve the lives of Australians.

The Fair Work Ombudsman enforce compliance with the Fair Work Act, related legislation, awards and registered agreements. They also help employers and employees by providing advice and education on pay rates and workplace conditions.

The Human Rights Commission leads the promotion and protection of human rights in Australia, overseeing the application of federal legislation in the area of human rights, anti-discrimination, social justice and privacy.

MyGov is a fast, simple way to access government services online. A secure MyGov account lets you link a range of Australian Government services with one username and password, all in one place.

Thinking about going into business for yourself? Getting into small business can be exciting, but there can be a lot of steps involved. ASIC’s First Business app helps you work towards starting your own business. The mobile app provides practical tips, checklists, case studies and links to additional information relating to developing and running a small business.

Job Jumpstart is owned and operated by the Australian Government’s Department of Employment and is a single spot for young people seeking employment planning and job search information. The website brings together a range of relevant government information as well as recruitment insights from Australian employers to help young people better understand their employment goals and how to achieve them.

myfuture is Australia’s national online career information and exploration service that helps you make career decisions, plan career pathways and manage work transitions.

The Job Guide provides an in-depth look at a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways. It also gives useful information about how to work out what occupations suit you best, based on your interests and abilities.

beyondblue promotes good mental health, tackles stigma and discrimination, and provides support and information on anxiety, depression and suicide to help everyone in Australia achieve their best possible mental health, whatever their age and wherever they live.

MensLine Australia is the national telephone and online support, information and referral service for men with family and relationship concerns. The service is available 24/7 from anywhere in Australia and is staffed by professional counsellors, experienced in men’s issues.

Lifeline is a national charity providing all Australians experiencing a personal crisis with access to 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services.

Training.gov.au is the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET) in Australia. Training.gov.au is the authoritative source of Nationally Recognised Training (NRT) (which consists of training packages, qualifications, units of competency, accredited courses and skill sets) and Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) who have the approved scope to deliver Nationally Recognised Training, as required by national and jurisdictional legislation within Australia.

Group Training Australia Limited (GTA) is the national association representing a network of around 150 group training organisations (GTOs) located throughout metropolitan, regional and remote areas of Australia. Use the Group Training Directory to find a Group Training Organisation near you.

The Department of Education and Training (DET) is committed to ensuring Queenslanders have the education and skills they need to contribute to the economic and social development of Queensland. Trainandemploy.qld.gov.au provides information in regards to education and training services in Queensland for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.

Training Services NSW in the NSW Department of Industry is responsible for government-funded vocational education and training (VET) in NSW. Training.nsw.gov.au provides information in regards to education and training services in New South Wales for people at every stage of their personal and professional development.

This website provides apprenticeships and traineeships information and resources for Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (Apprenticeship Network) providers, Registered Training Organisations, Group Training Organisations, jobactive Employment Services Providers and other service providers and stakeholders.

On the Australian Apprenticeships Pathways website you will find detailed information about potential Australian Apprenticeship job options and occupation pathways. You can also take a number of practice aptitude quizzes to see if you are suited to the career pathway of your choice.

NSW Industrial Relations (NSW IR) primary responsibilities are to monitor wages, employment rights, obligations and employment conditions in NSW. It is an agency working with employees, employers and their representatives to facilitate equitable, innovative and productive workplace relations.

The Department of Education and Training is responsible for national policies and programmes that help Australians access quality and affordable early child care and childhood education, school education, higher education, vocational education and training, international education and research.

The NSW Department of Education and Communities is committed to improving the social and economic well-being of the people of NSW through the provision of high quality education and training.

JobAccess is the national hub for all things disability employment. JobAccess is funded by the Australian Government Department of Social Services. JobAccess provides information on, for example: financial support, workplace modifications, help with finding and changing jobs, creating flexible work environments, links to career advice and training courses, connecting with employers, providers and peak bodies and a range of other tools and resources for people with disability, employers and service providers.

Over the past 100 years, the Deaf Society of New South Wales has been the leading provider of specialist services for Deaf and hard of hearing people and their families in New South Wales as well as deaf people with additional needs. As a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) and Disability Employment Service (DES) provider the Deaf Society of New South Wales also provides a range of accredited training courses.

The National Relay Service (NRS) is a free-of-charge Australia-wide phone access service providing phone solutions for people who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment. It is also available to anyone who wants to call a person with a hearing or speech impairment.

Seek is Australia’s number one job site and is focussed on facilitating the matching between job seekers and employment opportunities.