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Disability in the Workplace
There are opportunities available in the Northern Territory for people with disability to find and maintain meaningful work. The Office of the Commissioner for Public Employment has provided resources and information to help you understand what is available.
Disability Employment Services
Disability Employment Services (DES) is a national network of organisations that the Australian Government funds. DES can connect you with DES providers. They’ll give you the right amount of support. DES offers both Disability Management Service (DMS) and Employment Support Service (ESS).
Disability Advocacy Network Australia
The Disability Advocacy Network Australia website has information about advocating for yourself or someone you care for, and a list of advocate services in each state and territory.
Disability access to community facilities
This government website can give you information on the accessibility of places such as museums, galleries and libraries.
Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA’s) Rehabilitation Appliances Program
If you or someone you care for is a veteran you may be able to access supplies aids and appliances – such as continence products, mobility aids and diabetes supplies – to help manage your health and wellbeing. You must be referred by a GP to access the program.
Deaf Sports Australia
Deaf Sports Australia (DSA) is the peak body for deaf sports in Australia. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, DSA can assist you to participate in sport at all levels and compete at designated national and international events.
Darwin Community Legal Service
Darwin Community Legal Service is a specialised service that can help you with disability law and discrimination.
Covid-19 financial help
If you’re impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible for financial help depending on your situation. The rules are different for each payment.
Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations (UN) Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) details the recognised rights of people with disability; you can read the convention on the UN’s website.
Continence Aids Payment Scheme
If you are over 5 years’ old and have severe and permanent incontinence you may be able to access an annual payment to help you pay for your continence supplies.