Bridges offers Disability Employment Services (DES) to assist those living with mental illness or psychiatric disability. Bridges DES consultants are here to support you return to work or further study.
When you are ready to go back to work or study, Bridges Disability Employment Services will be ready with you.
We are a culturally sensitive organisation who employ Indigenous support workers.
Our specialist staff understand mental health and will work with you on your terms. We will help you focus on your strengths, abilities and recovery making sure that your return to work is a perfect fit for employer and employee.
You will be provided with tailored individual support to ensure you meet your participation requirements. We will assist you to link with other services available that may support and encourage you along the way.
Our Disability Employment Service receives referrals from Services Australia (Centrelink), we also welcome self referral should you wish to contact us direct.
Where to start:
To ensure you are eligible for this service, please speak with your Centrelink customer service representative.
To take the step, contact us about the Bridges DES Services. Ph: 1300 707 655
If you have any questions, feel free to contact our team at:
Our disability employment services are available in the following Queensland locations:
Bundaberg Region: 4/130 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central
Burnett Region: 57 Capper Street Gayndah
Fraser Coast Region: Hervey Bay: Unit 6, 65 Main Street, Pialba & Maryborough: 91 Bazaar Street
Central Queensland Region: Gladstone: 9 Derby Street, South Gladstone
Funding acknowledgement:
The Disability Employment Services program is an Australian Government initiative funded and otherwise supported by the Australian Government.