Employment Access Mt. Gambier provides professional guidance and support to people with disabilities, particulary mental health related disabilities, to gain and maintain employment.

Eligibility:
Job Seekers with barriers to employement are assessed by Centrelink using a Job Capacity Assessment  to determine eligibility. Job Seekers may start this process by making an appointment with Employment Access Mt. Gambier to discuss their training and employment needs or alternatively contact the Centrelink Disability Officer.

How the Program works:
Job Seekers work on a one to one or group basis with a Vocational Consultant to develop a comprehensive Activity Agreement 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 and working with people with disabilities
• Appointments made throughout the South East
• Strong local labour market knowledge
• 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

Service provided to the residents of:

• Mount Gambier
• Penola
• Millicent
• Naracoorte
• Robe
• Kingston
• All south eastern areas of SA 

Contact Details:

Address: 11 Wehl Street South, PO Box 3380, MOUNT GAMBIER SA 5290
Also by appointment at:
Millicent Service Centre, Naracoorte
Community Health Centre Keith, Bordertown, Kingston, Robe, Penola
Office Hours: 8.30 am to 4.30 pm Monday to Friday
Coordinator: Penny Richardson
Phone: 8723 1125
Fax: 8723 4463
Email: prichardson@ucwpa.org.au