Helping locals with disabilities or injuries and other health conditions to prepare for, find, and keep a job is the aim of a new service provider office in the district.

Community service organisation Social Futures recently launched its Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program at a new location in Dubbo, aiming to service the wider regions and provide outreach to Wellington and Coonabarabran.

The IEA program is a $5.5 billion Commonwealth initiative that replaces the Disability Employment Services program, offering more personalised, responsive, and inclusive employment support for people with disability, injury, or health conditions.

Through the IEA program, Social Futures assists participants to build their capacity for work, actively look for employment, and engage in tailored training and support aligned to their individual goals, needs, and circumstances, CEO Tony Davies said at the opening. 

He added that the organisation is proud to be part of this “new chapter for employment services in the Orana and Patterson Employment Service Areas” from their newly-opened office at 137 Macquarie St.

“We’re pleased to be expanding our service offerings in regional NSW, where we will work together, to help people with disability, injury or health conditions to prepare for, find and keep a job,” Mr Davies said.

“We will work to support local people, listen to their goals, and help open doors to meaningful employment that builds confidence and independence,” he added.

The organisation will also support local employers to create inclusive recruitment and workplace practices.