The Department of Social Services wants to hear your views on the way forward for supported and open employment – particularly in regards to:
- * options for increasing inclusive employment,
- * raising subminimum wages, and
- * ending segregated employment.
This consultation is part of the DSS’ ongoing commitment to improve employment outcomes for people with disability.
Findings from the Royal Commission into Violence, Abuse, Neglect and Exploitation of People with Disability Final Report in relation to employment for people with disability, will be considered alongside this consultation.
Consultation closes on 22 June 2025 at 5pm AEST.
To be involved, please read the discussion paper (https://engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-in-supported-employment-consultation-on-the-way-forward/supported-employment-discussion-paper/)
and then visit
where you can make a submission responding to the questions and topics.
You can also provide a submission by emailing SEPolicy@dss.gov.au.
For more information, please go to:
www.engage.dss.gov.au/next-steps-in-supported-employment-consultation-on-the-way-forward/
