Inclusive Employment Australia

Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment program. It assists people with disability, injury or health condition to find and maintain work and grow their career.

It will replace the Disability Employment Services (DES) program on 1 November 2025. 

• Firstly, we will determine if TURSA can directly register you into our service and guide you through the referral process.
• If this is not possible, Services Australia will complete an assessment to see if you are eligible and will refer you to an IEA provider that is most accessible to you.
• You have the choice of what IEA provider you want to join or work with. If you would like to change or join TURSA, you can drop in, or call into any of our 18 convenient locations. (Sunshine Coast, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Taree, Forster) CLICK HERE
• Once you have joined TURSA’s IEA programme, you will be paired with a Disability Employment Advocate to start your journey to employment with us.

As a guide to be eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia, you would:

• Have a disability, injury or mental health condition
• Be an Australian resident or eligible visa holder aged 14 to 65
• Be at or above the minimum working age in your state or territory.
• Be interested in commencing a job or increasing your hours.
• Not be studying full time.

• Think about what kind of support you need—whether it’s finding a job, accessing training, or receiving workplace assistance.
• Look for providers who operate in your area and understand your local community and job market.
• Don’t hesitate to contact providers directly. Ask about their approach to inclusive employment, how they support participants, and what outcomes they’ve achieved.
• A good provider will be committed to your success—not just in finding a job, but in helping you thrive in the workplace.

If you are currently with another provider and wish to change to TURSA, call your local office or 1800 670 914 for assistance. 

Tursa Employment & Training is committed to providing you with the highest levels of customer service in our provision of employment, training, and assessment services. This includes protecting your privacy. We are bound by the Australian Privacy Principles incorporated in the Commonwealth Privacy Act 1988, which set out several principles concerning the protection of your personal information. Find out more by viewing our Privacy Policy here: CLICK HERE

The TURSA Activity Fund (TAF) is funding available to participants of TURSA. In agreement with your Disability Employment Advocate (DEA), the TAF was designed to support you with funding to purchase goods and services that will help you become work ready and support you when you start employment. For more information and how it could support your journey to employment, speak with your DEA. 

At TURSA, you will have one designated Disability Employment Advocate (DEA) that will work with you from start to finish. We know it takes time to build trust and rapport, so you will work with one DEA from when you commence into IEA until you start work and continue to be supported in work by the same person while you need it. To get tailored, one-on-one support, contact your local TURSA office. 

We know some participants require support to help manage their disability, injury or health condition. At TURSA, we work with local allied health partners who have a broad range of expertise to support you with your health. If local services are not available or suitable, TURSA also has telehealth partners that can provide health support while you continue to work with TURSA on your employment and training goals

Finding a suitable job is one challenge that TURSA will support you with, however we are also there to help you maintain it. The adjustment to starting work can be challenging, and your TURSA Disability Employment Advocate (DEA) is there to help you every step of the way. This may include face to face and phone contact to provide support, work related funding using the TURSA Activity Fund, further training to support you in your role, or creating a career development plan to support your employment journey well into the future. At TURSA, we know that a job is just the beginning… 

Part of getting you ready for work is ensuring you feel confident to enter the workplace. At TURSA we have a menu of training courses and workshops to support you feel confident, skilled and educated to take the next step into work. Contact your local TURSA office today to ask about the flexible training options available. 

• Gold Coast Region
  • Gold Coast
  • Nerang
  • Southport
  • Oxenford
• Sunshine Coast Region
  • Sunshine Coast
  • Caloundra
  • Coolum
  • Nambour
  • Noosaville
• Mid North Coast (NSW)
  • Taree
  • Forster

If you are currently with another provider and wish to swap to TURSA, call your local office or 1800 670 914 for assistance. 

No. TURSA also supports participants who have injuries or mental health conditions to obtain and sustain a job.

No. The IEA program is funded by Australia’s Federal Government and has no cost associated with participants.

The Eligible School Leaver (ESL) program is designed to help you transition from school to work. The TURSA team will work with you to discover your career goals and ambitions and help you develop a plan to get there while completing your schooling. While the ESL program is typically for year 12 students, support can be considered for any student transitioning into the workforce, while completing their final year of schooling.

Call: 1800 670 914

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