ENTRANCE CRITERIA

Any person with a permanent disability is welcome to apply for DVJS program assistance.

There are a number of factors (listed below) that must be met in order to be eligible to participate on program. We encourage you to request a referral to DVJS from your local Centrelink office & they will determine if you are eligible or you are most welcome to contact DVJS on 1300 385 738 & ask to speak to one of our Community Liaison Team members who can discuss this matter with you.

GENERAL Eligibility Criteria for DES

• Have a permanent or long term disability, injury or health condition
• Be an Australian resident or a Temporary Protection Visa (PTV) holder
• Are at or above the minimum legal working age in Victoria
• Not currently receiving services from another DES ESS/ DMS provider
• Have a capacity to work within 2 years with intervention of at least 8 hours per week
• No current or valid ESAT with a referral recommendation to service other than DES-ESS
  Are not studying full time (unless the Participant is an Eligible School Leave-ESL)
• Have a permanent address in DES Provider's ESA Or in an ESA that shares a common boundary with that ESA
• Not working at or above their Employment Benchmark
• Is a disabled worker in risk of losing their employment due to the impact of their injury, disability or health condition (Work Assist - Conditions Apply).