VERTO, an award-winning not-for-profit organisation, has been selected to deliver the Australian Government’s Inclusive Employment Australia program in the Richmond region. This includes service delivery to people living in Bonalbo, Casino, Evans Head, Kyogle, Lismore, Nimbin, Woodburn and surrounds.
Starting on 1 November 2025, Inclusive Employment Australia will replace the existing Disability Employment Services (DES) program. It will provide tailored, individualised, no cost support to assist job seekers with disabilities, injuries or health conditions to find meaningful employment.
The new program aims to empower more people to enter and succeed in the workforce. By helping individuals build valuable skills and confidence, Inclusive Employment Australia will benefit job seekers, local employers and communities.
VERTO chief executive, Ron Maxwell, said the new program marks an important milestone in VERTO’s continued growth and service delivery.
“Securing the Inclusive Employment Australia program is an exciting chapter in VERTO’s growth.
“We see tremendous potential to transform lives by partnering closely with even more employers and job seekers in the Richmond region,” Mr. Maxwell said.
VERTO’s Disability Ambassador, Samantha Longmore, said she was excited to see how the Inclusive Employment Australia program could help people living with disability achieve their career goals.
“Equal access to employment is the cornerstone of thriving communities,” Miss Longmore said.
“Sometimes it is difficult to know where to go to find the right employment support for you.
“I encourage anyone living with a disability, injury or health condition in the Richmond region to reach out to the VERTO team for support to find the right job for them.”
For more information on Inclusive Employment Australia and to find out how the team can help you, please visit www.verto.org.au or call 1300 4 VERTO (1300 483 786).