Civic Disability Services is proud to announce its successful appointment to deliver services under the Australian Government’s Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program. Delivery of services will commence from 1 November 2025.
This appointment marks a significant milestone for Civic and reaffirms our commitment to creating inclusive employment pathways for people with disability. Under the IEA program, Civic will provide tailored employment support to individuals with intellectual disability and those with autism/ADHD. Our services will be available to eligible participants across specific locations spanning South West Sydney, South East Sydney and the Shoalhaven.
“We are honoured to be appointed to deliver services under the Inclusive Employment Australia program,” says Annie Doyle, CEO. “This initiative reflects our unwavering commitment to creating inclusive employment pathways for people with intellectual disability and autism. We look forward to working alongside our community and partners to ensure every individual has the opportunity to thrive in meaningful employment.”
The Inclusive Employment Australia program is part of the Federal Government’s 2024–25 Disability Employment Reforms, designed to improve service quality, increase flexibility and reduce administrative complexity for both participants and employers.
Civic’s appointment under this program reflects our proven track record in delivering person-centred, outcome-focused employment supports and extends our current employment offering to support those entering open employment.
What Civic Will Deliver
Under the program, Civic will offer a continuum of support services including:
- Pre-employment: goal setting, skills development, training, volunteering, and self-employment support.
- Post-placement and ongoing support: to ensure participants sustain meaningful employment.
- Individualised job plans: tailored to each participant’s aspirations, strengths and support needs.
These services will be delivered by a dedicated team of Employment, who will work closely with participants and employers to foster inclusive hiring practices and long-term employment success.
Strategic Impact
Delivering services under IEA is an important milestone in Civic’s strategic plan, aligning with Civic’s goals to:
- Deliver social impact through inclusive employment.
- Diversify revenue to safeguard services.
- Strengthen Civic’s position as a values-driven leader in the disability employment sector
Looking Ahead
Civic is currently preparing for the November launch, with recruitment underway. We look forward to working alongside our community, partners and government to deliver high-quality, inclusive employment services that empower people with disability to thrive in open employment.
For more information about the Inclusive Employment Australia program, visit dss.gov.au/disability-employment-reforms/inclusive-employment-australia.
