Disability employment service

We offer a Disability Employment Service with a specialist focus - supporting people with mental illness/psychiatric disability to gain employment.

Our service
What we offer you
How we are different
How we can help you
Service locations

Our service:

We offer a Disability Employment Service for people with mental illness/psychiatric disability. As part of that focus, and to ensure we meet the needs of our clients, we encourage you to tell us your story!

What we offer you:

The opportunity to fulfil your recovery goals
Individualised post placement support
A dedicated employment consultant that will help you throughout your journey
Training to build your skills and help to get that job
Job creation – we’ll work towards finding a job suitable for you!

How we are different:

Specialist staff who understand your needs
Optional Rehabilitation program to help you get ready for work, focusing on your strengths and abilities
Recovery focused
22 years experience in the region

How we can help you:

We listen to your story
By assisting you in meeting your participation requirements
We offer flexible support arrangements
Your consultant will work with you every step of the way
Bridges understands mental health
Link you in with other services
We will work with you – on your terms

Service locations:

4/130 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central
2/8 and 3/8 Neils Street, Pialba
2/80 Bazaar Street, Maryborough
57 Capper Street, Gayndah
9 Derby Street, South Gladstone

Call today! 1300 707 655 – Ask for a DES Worker or email[email protected]

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