Inclusive Employment Australia: Disability Employment Support with ETC

What is Inclusive Employment Australia?

Inclusive Employment Australia is a new specialist disability employment support program from the Australian Government, replacing the Disability Employment Services (DES) model in November 2025.

ETC is proud to be an Inclusive Employment Australia provider in Bundaberg (QLD), Tweed Heads and Murwillumbah (NSW). Through this program, we offer tailored Inclusive Employment Australia services to help people with disability, injury or health conditions prepare for, find and keep meaningful work.

How Inclusive Employment Australia can support you

Inclusive Employment Australia services tailored to you

Eligibility criteria

Am I eligible for the Inclusive Employment Australia program?

You may be eligible if you:

• Have a disability, injury, or health condition
• Are between 14 and 67 years of age
• Are an Australian resident
• Are not studying full-time
• Are not working at or above your assessed work capacity

You do not need to be receiving an Income Support Payment from Services Australia to access support under Inclusive Employment Australia program.

Why choose ETC for Inclusive Employment Australia services?

Personalised support that truly makes a difference

We focus not only on helping you find work but also on supporting you to achieve sustained employment. This means ensuring you have the tools, confidence, and ongoing assistance to thrive in your role over the long term.

A Not-for-profit organisation making a difference

ETC is a not-for-profit and registered charity. We reinvest our profits into the communities we serve through programs, partnerships and our Community Support Fund. This commitment helps us support people facing barriers to employment and create lasting social impact.

Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At ETC, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to thrive at work. That’s why we have a dedicated Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) strategy guiding everything we do. Our DEI strategy ensures our services, workplaces and partnerships are welcoming and accessible to people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities.

We are committed to:

• Creating safe, respectful and inclusive environments for all job seekers and employers
• Actively removing barriers to employment for people with disability, injury or health conditions
• Celebrating and valuing the unique strengths and perspectives that diversity brings to our communities and workplaces

When you connect with ETC, you can be confident that you’ll be supported by a team that genuinely values inclusion and is committed to helping you achieve your goals.

Whether you’re in Bundaberg, Tweed Heads, or Murwillumbah, ETC is here to walk alongside you, celebrate your progress, and support you every step of the way.

Here’s how we support you through Inclusive Employment Australia:

• Help you find job opportunities that match your goals
  • Support you with resumes, cover letters, and job applications
  • Coach you for interviews so you feel confident and prepared
• Tailor work, training and support to suit your ability
  • Connect you with training, education, and community programs
  • Link you with services that build on your skills and health professionals who can support your wellbeing
  • Offer support for self-employment if you want to start your own business
• Encourage and support you every step of the way, including ongoing support after you find work
  • Help you understand your rights in the workplace
  • Stay in touch with tailored support to help you keep your job
  • Assist with workplace modifications through the Employment Assistance Fund

At ETC, it’s not just about delivering services. It’s about creating opportunities, building relationships, and helping people thrive.

Locations we serve

Inclusive Employment Australia services in Bundaberg, Tweed Heads & Murwillumbah

Our local teams understand the needs of their communities and are ready to provide personalised support through the Inclusive Employment Australia program, helping people find meaningful employment and build inclusive workplaces.