Jobseekers with disabilities will have a better path to employment through a federal government trial to connect National Disability Insurance Scheme clients with employment service providers.
The pilot program to begin in 2023 aims to ensure Disability Employment Services providers work in tandem with government support systems.
The NDIS employment support system and DES are currently similar but distinct systems.
The NDIS service helps clients find jobs within Australian Disability Enterprises, which are generally not-for-profits.
DES providers include a much wider range of employers that support workers with disabilities in the workplace.
Under the trial, those with NDIS employment support will receive additional help identifying barriers and simplifying recruitment processes if they want to engage with a DES provider….