Registration and Eligibility


Why choose Status’s Inclusive Employment Australia program?

Inclusive Employment Australia is funded by the Australian Government to assist people with disabilities to gain paid employment or participate in further study or education.

Since 2009, Status has supported thousands of Participants across South Australia and Western Australia, helping them build confidence, develop skills, and connect with inclusive employers who value their contributions. At Status, our service focuses on delivering strength-based, high quality and person-centered support tailored to each individual Participant.


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Check out our contact page for your local office number, call and ask for an IEA consultant.


Check your eligibility for Inclusive Employment Australia

You may be eligible if you are looking for work and are:

  • Living with disability, injury or health condition
  • At least 14 years old but younger than Age Pension age
  • An Australian resident, or have an eligible visa
  • Able to work less than 30 hours per week
  • Not studying full-time

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

Centrelink can assess your situation and work out if you are eligible for Inclusive Employment Australia.

Generally speaking, job seekers with a disability who are in receipt of a Centrelink allowance such as Newstart or DSP may be eligible. Usually, eligibility will require an assessment by an independent Job Capacity Assessor. There is no charge for this assessment. Please contact Status or your local Centrelink office for more details.