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Resources
On this page, you’ll find resources for families, people with intellectual disability, supporters and employers. Use the search bar or the filters to find the resource you are looking for.
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IEA (Easy Read)
Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) has replaced Disability Employment Services (DES) from 2026. Read more about Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA). -
What is open employment? (Easy Read)
Open employment means working in a regular job like everyone else. In open employment you can: Find and get a job Start your own business. Open employment is good because you: Get fair pay Can build new skills and learn new ones Meet new people and make friends Become more confident and independent. Everyone has […] -
Tips for work experience in year 11 and 12
Schools often only offer work experience for a week or two during Year 10. But the following tips can help young people with intellectual disability get more work experience in Years 11 and 12. 1. Work with the school to include work experience in Years 11 and 12 Work with your young person’s school to […] -
Using NDIS funding to change jobs
Most people don’t stay in the same job all their lives. This is especially true for younger people as they work out what kind of work they prefer. There are many different reasons for changing jobs. Sometimes you might find that: Working in open employment leads to a better quality of life and wellbeing for people […] -
Learning what you are interested in
Working out what you’re interested in helps give meaning to your life and makes a big difference to finding a job you like doing. Sadly, many young people and adults with intellectual disability don’t get the chance to work out what they are interested in. Limited life experiences, low expectations and barriers to communication, often […] -
Learning on the job
How people with intellectual disability learn about work We’re used to the idea that most learning happens in the classroom. However, the learning style of many people with intellectual disability means that they learn best when they’re on the job. Learning on the job means you learn about what happens at work, and the jobs […]
