The Albanese Labor Government is supporting more First Nations people with disability into meaningful employment by tripling the number of Indigenous employment service providers.
Under Labor's reformed disability employment service, Inclusive Employment Australia, the number of Indigenous providers will triple, with the regions they serve expanding from three locations to 36 locations.
More Indigenous providers will ensure more First Nations participants can access culturally safe supports throughout their employment journey, putting people at the heart of services.
In addition, to support non-Indigenous providers working with First Nations people, the Albanese Labor Government is providing $1.25 million for the National Indigenous Employment and Training Alliance (The Alliance) to deliver a suite of resources and support for providers including mentoring, support plans, learning sessions and workshops.
These resources will boost the capability of both Indigenous and non-Indigenous employment providers.
This expansion forms part of larger reforms in the disability employment sector with the commencement of Inclusive Employment Australia last month.
