The aim of HPA’s employment service is to create and develop employment opportunities for people with disabilities in integrated settings and provide the training and ongoing support necessary for those people to succeed in paid employment.
This is accomplished by operating small business that include people with disabilities amongst their employees and by developing support models which enable people with disabilities to access a broader range of jobs in the general workforce.
Current Employment Options
Kokoda Industries is a timber and metal work factory that manufactures a wide range of products including survey pegs, garden stakes, pallets, lattice panels, trellises, garden edging, parkland furniture, bench seats, grandstand seating, bike racks, bin frames and custom made items.
ausdesigns™ is an industrial sewing factory what specialises in the design and manufacture of souvenirs, designer handbags, conference bags, promotional products and napery. Provides high quality screen printing, embroidery, digital and heat transferred designs ausdesigns™ and a wide range of generic products.
Employment Service Criteria
- Disability – Multi-diagnostic
- Being of age 16 or over
- Being eligible for a Centrelink Reference Number
- Be able to work for at least 8 hours per week within a reasonable timeframe maximum
- Demonstrate a desire to work in supported employment
An assessment will be made to ensure that the service has the resources to meet the individual’s required level of training support.
Admission Procedure & Application Process
- Contact HPA Disability Services
Phone (08) 8947 0681
Fax: (08) 8984 4586
Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it - An Application Form will be sent to you. Complete it and return it to us.
- A meeting will be arranged on receipt of your Application Form to discuss your eligibility and the availability of current employment options.
- Commencement of employment will be subject to acceptance by Centrelink, funding availability and the completion of a three month trial period.
