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Getting the Disability Support Pension (Easy Read)
Download a PDF of this page On this page, you will find Easy Read information about: Click on the links you would like to read. What is the Disability Support Pension? This Easy Read page is about getting the Disability Support Pension. It is a good idea to read this page with support. Hard words […] -
DSP (Easy Read)
Download a PDF of this page Disability Support Pension This Easy Read page is about the Disability Support Pension. It is a good idea to read this page with support. Hard words are in bold. We explain what they mean. For more information about getting the Disability Support Pension go to: Services Australia | Disability […] -
Getting support from DES when you already have a job
Some people who already have a job can also use DES Support from Disability Employment Services (DES) includes a program called Work Assist. Work Assist supports people who find it difficult doing important parts of their job because of their injury, disability or health condition. This is can be particularly helpful for people with intellectual […] -
How DES works
The support available from DES Disability Employment Services (DES) is the Australian Government’s employment service that helps people with disability find and keep a job. DES helps people with disability, injury or a health condition: Ongoing support The Australian Government usually only funds DES providers to support people with disability in their job for 26 weeks. […] -
Choosing and working with a DES provider
Choosing a DES provider Centrelink can give you information about the Disability Employment Services (DES) in your local area. When choosing a DES provider you may want to think about: Many people with intellectual disability prefer a provider that has skills and experience in helping people with intellectual disability find and keep jobs. Even if […] -
DSP and employment support
The Disability Support Pension (DSP) can support people with intellectual disability to work. Getting the DSP The DSP is a government payment for people with disability who can’t work or who need support to work. The Australian Government knows that most people with intellectual disability need support to work. This is why people with intellectual […]
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