The mission of the Deaf Society Employment Service is to assist deaf and hard of hearing clients to access and maintain suitable employment and participate in vocational training opportunities.

To find out more about the Strategic Planning and Operations of the Deaf Society Employment Service, click here.

For more information about Deafness, please see the Information section of this website - click here.

For more information about how to communicate with a person who is Deaf, click here.

Useful links
These links contain useful employment-related legislation and information:

• The 12 Disability Standards
• Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's summary information about the Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Disability Discrimination Act 1992
• Equal Employment Opportunity in NSW

Other Organisations that support Communication and Deafness
National Relay Service
Provides access to telephone communication for people who are deaf and hard of hearing

Deaf Education Network
The education department of the Deaf Society, provides courses in Auslan (Australian Sign Language)

TAFE NSW
Provides pre-vocational education and training

Macquarie University Audiology Clinic
Provides audiology testing

Other Employment-Related Organisations
Centrelink
Federal Government agency that assists people to become self-sufficient and supports those in need

Australian Apprenticeships
Australian Government scheme for apprenticeships and traineeships.

Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
Federal Government department that implements government policies and programs to provide education and training opportunities for all Australians

JobAccess
Australian Government employment initiatives (including Complementary Programs) for job seekers, employers and service providers

Job Guide
Provides a range of occupations, and their education and training pathways

Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaHCSIA)
Improves the life of Australian people through social policies and providing support for people when they need it

NSW Office of Fair Trading
Information on consumer rights and to advise business and traders on fair ethical practice, rights and responsibilities

Workplace Authority
Advice and information on Australia's workplace relations system for employers and employees

Australian Human Rights Commission (formerly Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commision, known as HREOC)
Works to ensuring human rights of all are respected, protected and promoted in Australian society

Disability Employment Services
Specialist assistance to job seekers with disabilities who require ongoing support to find and maintain employment.