News & Media
Regular updates about what’s new in disability employment, including media releases and upcoming events.
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Congratulations JobAccess!
27 February 2017
JobAccess was awarded as a finalist at the annual Zero Project Conference held at the United Nations in Vienna on 23 February 2017.
International Day of People with Disability
30 November 2016
The 3rd of December marks the International Day of People with Disability
Feedback sought - draft model for carer support
9 November 2016
The Australian Government is committed to supporting and sustaining the vital work of unpaid carers, and has developed a draft Service Delivery Model for a proposed new integrated carer support service system.
Have your say on new Disability Employment Services
3 November 2016
This week, Minister for Social Services and Assistant Minister for Social Services and Disability Services released a discussion paper providing suggested changes to Disability Employment Services
Working with the National Ethnic Disability Alliance
28 September 2016
The Department of Social Services has worked closely with the National Ethnic Disability Alliance (NEDA).
Congratulations JobAccess – Winner 2016 Government Contact Centre Awards
17 August 2016
Congratulations JobAccess – Winner 2016 Government Contact Centre Awards.
NDIS to welcome new participants from 1 July 2016
1 July 2016
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) trial period is coming to an end, with roll out of the full scheme across Australia beginning from 1 July 2016.
Upcoming National Employment Services Association conference
1 July 2016
The National Employment Services Association (NESA) will be holding its 15th annual National Conference from 31 July – 2 August 2016 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Melbourne.
New guide to prepare young people for work
1 July 2016
The Business Council of Australia has launched a new resource called ‘Being Work Ready: A Guide to What Employers Want,’ which specifically targets young jobseekers.