Disability Employment Australia welcomes the Morrison Government’s announcement that it will “provide a $90.7 million boost to support Australians with disabilities who are at risk amid the coronavirus outbreak to help with employment and other support services.”
Up to $61 million of supports in today’s announcement will be available to Disability Employment Service providers, as an advance payment of six weeks on service fees to ensure participants can continue to access support during this time.
“This announcement is the right message from the Morrison Government. Disability Employment Services are essential services for people with disability, looking to find a job and keep that job. A six week advance payment is a welcome short-term financial relief. However, more is required to ensure that DES is there as a continuity of support and assistance for over 250,000 people with disability, who are currently registered with DES providers.” said Disability Employment Australia’s CEO, Rick Kane.
Minister for Families and Social Services Anne Ruston and the Government are “absolutely committed to working with individuals, service providers, peak bodies and other stakeholders as we respond to the evolving challenges presented by the coronavirus.”
