CatholicCare Canberra &
Goulburn
Disability Employment Services
About the Program:
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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.
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
What Type of Disabilities?
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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.
Referral Process
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Referral from Centrelink
Direct Registration (which may involve a
referral to Centrelink for a Job Capacity
Assessment)
Exemption from Job Capacity
Assessment (JCA)
You may not need a JCA if you are:
 An eligible school leaver
 A Job in Jeopardy referral.
Job in Jeopardy
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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.
Client-centred Approach
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CatholicCare Disability Employment Services
undertakes a client-centred approach in
working with our clients.
Clients are empowered to set their own
employment goals.
We assist our clients to:
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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.
We also:
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Liaise with employers.
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Provide on-the-job support.
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Provide advocacy (where appropriate).
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Provide referrals to other support services to
assist in addressing barriers.
Other Mental Health Programs within
CatholicCare Canberra & Goulburn
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SAILS – Strength, Advocacy, Independence
& Life Skills
Youth and Wellbeing
CatholicCare ACCESS Program
ASSIST
Questions?