Your EmployAbility Resource Centre

We can offer our training sessions both face to face with up to 30 people, or online. They are presented by our staff with lived experience of disability.

We can also offer online options too. Ask us about our bundle options.

No. We are an independently run, not for Profit-For-Profit organisation. Our Parent company is charity, Spinal Cord Injuries Australia (SCIA).

You don’t need to be receiving any Centrelink payments to receive our help.

*DES = Disability Employment Service. Now known as Inclusive Employment Australia

There are 10 modules in the Employment Program. Each module is designed to help you gain the confidence to find meaningful employment. Each module takes on average around 30-60mins to complete. An example of the modules includes: 

Journey to Work 

• Becoming an effective job seeker 
• Developing and setting goals 
• Creating an employment road map 

Foundation to Success 

• Your mindset 
• Building resilience 
• Active community participation 

Disability and Job Search 

• Disability related legislation 
• Hurdles to employment for people with disability  
• Support available for a job seeker with disability 
• Navigating the job search process as a person with disability

A strong LinkedIn presence is a powerful tool in your job search. It’s your digital first impression and a great way to showcase your skills, experience, and interests.

To ensure you get the most out of your networking and social media opportunities follow these tips: 

• Clear and up-to-date photo
• Add a banner (background) photo  
• Open to work settings activated 
• Use an elevator pitch for the “About” section 
• Make sure your experience, education, and certifications are up-to-date 
• Add the relevant skills you used or gained for each experience. 
• Include volunteering experience 
• Start following businesses that you are interested in. 
• Build your network and start leveraging your connections. 

You have no legal obligation to tell your prospective employer that you have a disability.  

During the early stages of the job application process, the focus on the resume and the cover letter should be on matching your skills and experience to the job advertised. 

 
If your disability does not affect your ability to perform the core function of the role, it is not necessary at this stage to disclose it. You may still feel that it is necessary to disclose the disability if: 

• It is relevant to perform the role 
• You are likely to need workplace adjustments to perform the role 
• You think the employer is disability friendly and you feel comfortable disclosing. 

If you do feel comfortable disclosing your disability pre interview, it will provide you with an excellent opportunity to check accessibility and then have a top line discussion about reasonable adjustments that you may require to eliminate any elements of doubt or concern.