WISE Employment Ltd

WISE Employment Ltd is a prominent Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing employment services and support to people facing barriers to work. Established in 1992 and headquartered in North Melbourne, Victoria, it operates across multiple states including New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Western Australia, and the Northern Territory. WISE Employment focuses on empowering individuals with disabilities, mental health conditions, injuries, and other disadvantages to find meaningful and sustainable employment.

Mission and Vision

The mission of WISE Employment is to empower people to enrich the community by helping them achieve their potential through employment. Its vision is to inspire, transform, and enable people to realise their potential, fostering inclusion and self-sufficiency.

Main Objectives

• Provide tailored employment services to people with disabilities, mental health conditions, and other barriers to work.
• Support employers in building inclusive and diverse workforces by connecting them with suitable candidates.
• Deliver government-funded programs such as Disability Employment Services (DES) and Workforce Australia.
• Offer complementary services including occupational rehabilitation, training, mental health programs, and National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) supports.
• Invest in community projects and social enterprises that create employment opportunities for disadvantaged groups.

Benefiting Groups

WISE Employment primarily benefits:

• People with disabilities, including physical, intellectual, and psychosocial disabilities.
• Individuals with mental health conditions or injuries affecting their ability to work.
• Long-term unemployed and retrenched workers.
• Youth and mature-age job seekers.
• Indigenous Australians, asylum seekers, and refugees seeking employment support.

Types of Services and Activities

WISE Employment offers a comprehensive range of services and activities designed to support job seekers and employers:

• Disability Employment Services (DES) – personalised job support, workplace modifications, and ongoing assistance for people with disabilities.
• Workforce Australia – employment services for job seekers facing various barriers.
• Recruitment and employer support – free government-funded recruitment, wage subsidies, and workplace training.
• Occupational rehabilitation and mental health programs – helping individuals recover and maintain employment.
• NDIS supports – assistance aligned with National Disability Insurance Scheme plans.
• Social enterprises and community projects – creating inclusive job opportunities and fostering community engagement.
• Training and skills development – tailored programs to enhance employability and workplace readiness.