Inclusive Employment Australia

Why choose Global Skills IEA?

Global Skills started delivering Disability Employment services in Sydney in 2006 and now offers the Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program in the following locations: Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, Merrylands, Hornsby, Auburn, Fairfield, Wetherill Park, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Camden, Narellan, Brookvale, Chatswood, Ryde, Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Seven Hills.

Global Skills is locally owned and operated, and for the past 35 years we have developed specialist disability expertise by taking the time to listen to our job seekers and employers. We creatively identify genuine opportunities for all job seekers, regardless of their circumstances.

We are a disability confident employer. We promote diversity to prospective employers and ensure that job seekers find the right support and jobs to suit them. We continue to develop strategic relationships with local employers and complementary services, including training providers so we can assist job seekers’ journey into work.

How do I access Global Skills IEA program?

You can access Global Skills IEA Program in the following ways:

Centrelink Referral: Centrelink may refer you to Global Skills after an Employment Services Assessment, or

You can contact Global Skills directly: If you have a disability, injury, or health condition affecting your ability to work you can contact Global Skills and ask to be registered for support.

You may be eligible if you:

Have a disability, injury, or health condition affecting your ability to work
Are aged 14 to 67 and an Australian resident
Can work between a few hours and 30 hours per week
Are not studying full-time (unless you’re an eligible school leaver)
Are not already working at or above your assessed work capacity

Please note you do not need to be receiving income support to participate in IEA.

How will I receive help?

From your first appointment, you will be connected with a dedicated Employment Consultant who will work 1:1 with you to immediately assess your skills, goals and needs.

Our offices are open on a full-time basis so whether you have a scheduled appointment or you need access to our job search centres your Employment Consultant will be available to guide you. Your Consultant will stay in contact with you, including after you start work to provide ongoing support in the workplace until help is no longer required.

What Services Are Available?

Access to a full time job search centre equipped with computers, wifi, phones, job search resources, job boards, printer
Access to hidden jobs that aren’t advertised via your Consultant and our Marketing Team who work direct with employers
Review of your work history and interests, to identify opportunities to improve your skills and then arranging accredited and non-accredited training, work experience and work trials
Direct access to our network of community services to assist with any health and personal circumstances
Referral to our pre-employment programs that are designed and led by our employers to broker you in a role with their organisation
Access to programs including the Workplace Modification Scheme and Work Assist
Funding assistance for a variety of approved work related goods and services to help such as interview and work clothing, fares, petrol, mobile credit, work place licences, PPE, employer requested Working with Children and Police Checks, driving lessons, First Aid courses
Multilingual staff and connection with phone and face to face Accredited Interpreters
Our Inclusive Australia Employment Services are available at our Parramatta, Baulkham Hills, Merrylands, Hornsby, Auburn, Fairfield, Wetherill Park, Cabramatta, Campbelltown, Ingleburn, Camden, Narellan, Brookvale, Chatswood, Ryde, Mount Druitt, Blacktown and Seven Hills offices

Congratulations Ofa!

Congratulations to Bankstown participant Ofa on reaching her 6-month employment milestone. After taking time out to care for her mum, Ofa was ready to return to work and rebuild her career.

International Day of People with Disability 2025

Today is the International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD), a United Nations day that encourages awareness, understanding and inclusion for people with disability. This year’s theme, ‘Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress’, reminds us of the importance of removing barriers and ensuring everyone has equal opportunities to take part in community life, including work.

Maddy and Devan from Mission Australia along with Global Skills participants John and Qian.

HEAP Information Session at Global Skills Hornsby

On Friday 28 November, Global Skills Hornsby welcomed Mission Australia for a Health Equity and Access Program (HEAP) information session with our Participants.