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Hard word list

We have used hard words and sayings about employment on this website.

We have explained what they mean in the list.

  • Services Australia

    Services Australia is an Australian Government department that provides government payments and services.

  • Social enterprise

    Social enterprises are businesses that tackle social problems, improve communities, give people employment and training, or help the environment while also making a profit.

  • Supported employment

    The term ‘supported employment’ has different meanings in different countries.

  • Traineeship

    Like apprenticeships, traineeships give people the chance to study, earn an income and learn on the job as part of getting a qualification.

  • Work capacity and future work capacity

    Work capacity is Centrelink’s assessment of how many hours of work you can do a week without support. Future work capacity is Centrelink’s assessment of how many hours you could work if you got Disability Employment Service (DES) support for up to two years.

  • Work experience

    Work experience is direct exposure to work and workplaces.