News & Media
Regular updates about what’s new in disability employment, including media releases and upcoming events.
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Australian employers look at driving disability employment to meet skills shortage
2 November 2021
The slowdown in regional and international talent mobility has seen employers access an increasingly limited pool, as one in five Australian businesses faces a skills shortage.
National Panel of Assessors
3 August 2018
As part of the current reforms to DES program, a new NPA has been established from a grant selection process, to deliver assessment services from 1 July 2018.
Disability Employment Services Provider Panel Established
7 May 2018
Following a recent grant application process, a new panel of Disability Employment Service (DES) providers has been established to provide employment support to people with disability.
New panel of providers for the Disability Employment Services will bring improvements for all
28 February 2018
A new Disability Employment Services (DES) Provider panel is being established, through a grant application process, to bring improvements to the DES program.
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.