1. CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn Disability Employment Services

2. About the Program: CatholicCare Disability Employment Services is funded by DEEWR. Jobseekers with a disability and assessed need for more long-term, regular support in the workplace are able to access this service. CatholicCare Disability Employment Services provides support for people in ACT and Queanbeyan.

3. Eligibility You can receive support from CatholicCare Disability Employment Services if you are: aged 15 years or older not registered with another employment services provider a resident of the ACT or Queanbeyan region actively seeking employment and are able to work at least 8 hours per week experiencing difficulties in your current employment

4. What Type of Disabilities? CatholicCare Disability Employment Services provides support for people with all kinds of disabilities. About 75% of the participants have mental health issues. Other disabilities include learning difficulties, autism, sensory impairments and physical disabilities.

5. Referral Process Referral from Centrelink Direct Registration (which may involve a referral to Centrelink for a Job Capacity Assessment)

6. Exemption from Job Capacity Assessment (JCA) You may not need a JCA if you are: An eligible school leaver A Job in Jeopardy referral.

7. Job in Jeopardy A person can be referred to CatholicCare Disability Employment Services if they are in danger of losing their current employment as a result of issues faced due to his/her disability.

8. Client-centred Approach CatholicCare Disability Employment Services undertakes a client-centred approach in working with our clients. Clients are empowered to set their own employment goals.

9. We assist our clients to: Establish personal employment goals through an Employment Pathway Plan. Become job-ready. Access relevant training or education. Source suitable employment options. Develop resumes and prepare cover letters and job applications.

10. We also: Liaise with employers. Provide on-the-job support. Provide advocacy (where appropriate). Provide referrals to other support services to assist in addressing barriers.

11. Other Mental Health Programs within CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn SAILS – Strength, Advocacy, Independence & Life Skills Youth and Wellbeing CatholicCare ACCESS Program ASSIST

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