Co-location Employment Program

What we do?

The Co-location Employment Program aims to improve employment outcomes for consumers with a mental illness by co-locating an employment consultant from a local disability employment service, Direct Employment in the community mental health teams The Program is available to consumers of St George & Sutherland Mental Health Service who are motivated to work, able to work 8 hours or more, and is an active participant in the job seeking process.

What to expect?

The Direct Employment Consultant:

  • Collaboratively works with the consumer and mental health team to help achieve employment goals
  • Facilitates work related appointments with Centrelink
  • Assists the consumer in searching for competitive employment of their choice
  • Provides assistance in preparing for job interviews
  • Help address any issues arising from the job or employer
  • Assists the consumer with job retention and provides ongoing support.

 

mental-health-000.png

For any mental distress, please call the NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511. If life is at risk please call Triple Zero (000) to receive immediate help.