Employment

Independence Australia Vocational Coordinator

Phil Lipshut is available to talk to you about the possibility of you getting into a training course, voluntary work or employment.

If you don't know what you are interested in, he can talk about that too.

Phil can be contacted by telephone on 03 9418 0432 or by email: Phil.Lipshut@independenceaustralia.com

Disability Employment Agencies

There are a number of employment agencies, subsidised by the Government, specifically dedicated to finding employment for people with disabilities. To use their services you must be referred by the Disability Officer at your local Centrelink Office. If you already know of an appropriate agency, you can ask to be referred to them. A brief selection is listed below:

WISE Employment Agency

Situated close to the city, this agency places people with disabilities in employment. It has offices in many suburbs and in NSW and Tasmania.

Email: enquiries@wiseemployment.com.au
Website: www.wiseemployment.com.au

Sarina Russo Job Access

Job Futures Employment Agencies

Job futures operates through its member organisations from over 160 locations nationally. It is Australia's only national network of community based and not-for-profit organisations which provide employment, training and related services.

Website: www.jobfutures.com.au

CRS

The Commonwealth Rehabilitation Service has a spinal cord office catering to people with SCI and other physical disabilities. They will assist with finding employment and preparing eligible people for employment.

Phone: 1800 277 277
Website: www.crsaustralia.gov.au

DEAC (Disability Employment Action Centre)

Freecall 1800 332 265

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