Disability employment service

Disability Employment Services for clients throughout Queensland

Bridges offers Disability Employment Services (DES) that help people with a mental illness or psychiatric disability to get back into the workforce.

Our focus is to ensure we meet the needs of our clients and we encourage you to tell us your story. 

We support those with a mental illness or psychiatric disability to access education, achieve their career goals and sustainable employment.

Use these quick links to find your way:

About Bridges approach:

To support your quest to find sustainable employment. When you’re ready to go back to work or study, consider Bridges Disability Employment Services.

Bridges is culturally sensitive and has Indigenous cultural support workers available.

 

Services available to you as a DES client in Queensland at Bridges:

Choose to engage with Bridges because of our:

  • Specialist staff, who understand mental health conditions and psychiatric disabilities
  • More than 23-years of experience working with peo­ple with mental illness
  • Work with you on your terms and listen to your story
  • Focus on your strengths, abilities, and recovery
  • Easy access to Bridges complimentary service

You can expect us to:

  • Provide individual support via a dedicated consultant
  • Help you meet your participation requirements
  • Offer flexible support arrangements
  • Work alongside you every step of the way
  • Coordinate training to help you build your skills
  • Link you in with other services when needed
  • Support your job search effort

 

How to refer into this service:

Our Disability Employment Service receives referrals from:

  • Services Australia (Centrelink)
  • Self-referral through direct registration

 

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:

 

How to pay for your Bridges DES service:

When you engage with our DES team, the services you receive are fully funded.

 

Where to find Bridges DES Services:

Our disability employment services are available in the following Queensland locations:

  • Bundaberg Region: Bundaberg: 4/130 Bourbong Street, Bundaberg Central

  • Burnett Region: Gayndah: 57 Capper Street, Gayndah

  • Fraser Coast Region: Maryborough, Hervey Bay: 2/8 and 3/8 Neils Street, Pialba or 2/80 Bazaar Street, Maryborough

  • Central Queensland Region: Gladstone: 9 Derby Street, South Gladstone

 

Funding acknowledgement:

The Disability Employment Services program is an ‘Australian Government initiative’ which is being funded and otherwise supported by the Australian Government.

 

 

 

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