Employment Access Morphett Vale provides professional guidance and support to people with disabilities, particularly mental health related disabilities, to gain and maintain employment.

Eligibility:
Job Seekers with barriers to employment are assessed by Centrelink using a Job Capacity Assessment to determine eligibility. Job Seekers can contact their local Centerlink office who will arrange for a job capacity assessment.

How the Program Works:
Job Seekers work on a one to one or group basis with a Vocational Consultant to develop a comprehensive Employment Assistance Plan to meet employment goals and needs. Actions may include:

• Skills Review
• Resume Preparation
• Career Planning
• Training Needs Analysis
• Job Search Techniques
• Interview Skills
• Cold canvassing to employers
• Work Experience Placements to determine job suitability and gain references
• On going support after employment achieved
• Opportunities to breakdown other barriers to employment

Other Features:

• Staff experienced in Mental Health issues
• Financial Incentives to Employers to train new workers
• Confidence building and personal effectiveness activities
• Job clubs/ workshops can be arranged to improve chances of gaining employment 

Contact Details:

Address:
Unit 2/ 209 Main South Road, PO Box 94, MORPHETT VALE SA 5162

Public Transport:
Buses: 701, 702 Southern Circuit 
721, T721 from the city to Noarlunga Centre 

Office Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Coordinator: Margaret Liddell
Phone: 8392 0200
Fax: 8384 4417
Email: mliddell@ucwpa.org.au