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DES Services and You DES, or Disability Employment Services, are designed to help people with a disability, injury or health condition - offering them support and assistance in your employment journey. DES providers consist of both for-profit and not-for-profit organisations, in a variety of sizes, who are experienced in supporting people with a disability, and can additionally provide assistance to employers - ensuring that practices are in place to support employees during their work. ​ Sign for Work is a not-for-profit Disability Employment Service (DES), designed to help people with an injury, health condition or mental illness to thrive in the workplace. We also specialise in helping deaf and hard of hearing jobseekers - helping people to reach their professional and personal goals. How Sign for Work Can Help As a not-for-profit Disability Employment Service, Sign for Work assists jobseekers with getting job-ready - giving you the tools to take the next steps in your professional journey. At Sign for Work, our Employment Consultants can help you to build a job plan - helping you to find opportunities that can help you with your own professional development. We will work with you, assisting you in your job search - and supporting you in putting your best foot forward. ​ We also support you in ensuring your needs are met in the workplace, providing employment support and working to ensure that your needs are being accommodated in the workplace. We can work with you and your employer, offering additional assistance and support, to ensure that you are able to reach your full potential at work. Discover Your Potential! I am a Deaf or Hard of Hearing Jobseeker. I have an injury, health condition or disability Useful Resources About Us Contact Us Our Services

Our d eaf and hard of hearing team can support you. Sign for Work supports deaf and hard of hearing people to find and stay in work. The deaf and hearing members in the specialist team are fluent in Auslan and English and can meet all your communication needs. The Sign for Work team is aware of the barriers you can face with a hearing loss when looking for employment. We work one to one, help you find the job you want and support you to maintain work. ​ We can help you build your resume, support you in your job search and interview process. Once you get a job, we will support you for as long as you need it. We often help people move into their next job on their individual career journey. Whether you are returning to work or it’s your first job, Sign for Work can help! Contact us to discuss your eligibility. How We Can Help! ​ - Access to Employment Consultants who are fluent in Auslan ​ - Advice and support on working towards life and career goals ​ - Identify suitable employment and/or training options ​ - Support with gaining certificates and licences e.g. White Card etc. ​ - Develop an effective resume and cover letters ​ - Access to our job search facilities ​ - Assist with job applications and improve your interview skills ​ - Funding for interview and work clothing ​ - Access to appointments using your preferred communication method ​ - Connect you to employers for jobs, work experience or volunteering ​ - Access funding for Workplace Modifications to help you at work ​ - Continued support for the duration of your needs while employed ​ - Mentoring Support in the workplace ​ - Assistance to access Employment Assistance Fund (EAF) ​ - For more info, refer to the Sign For Work Handbook below. Start your job search today! Privacy Rights and Responsibilities Handbook SFW Services Info