Opportunity for everyone through employment and inclusion
OUR Services
Policy Papers and Submissions
Copies of our policy papers and submissions to government inquiries
Advocacy and Stakeholder Engagement
Information regarding our advocacy and stakeholder engagement activities
Employment Services Institute (ESI)
Professional body dedicated to advancing practitioners’ career and professional standing
NESA Events
Provides timely information about sector-relevant events as they arise - conferences, forums and retreats
Professional Development
Our Professional Development workshop and webinar calendar
Industry Partners
Presenting members with high quality practical services and product options that support business and operations
Employment Services Workforce Survey
Information regarding our biennial Employment Services Workforce Survey
Capacity Building
Consulting and capacity building projects that complement our member services and advocacy
International
NESA has a team of expert advisors who are able to work alongside governments and organisations providing advisory services in policy design and implementation
NESA PD AND EVENTS
LEADERSHIP FORUM
CEO & Leadership Post Budget Forum May 2024
20 - 21 May 2024
9.00am AEST
NESA anticipates the 2024 – 2025 Federal Budget will include significant measures for the employment services sector.
This 2 Day forum will include various speakers offering insight into the measures outlined in the Budget and their potential significance and impact on employment services and opportunities for participants to exchange views on the implications for our sector.
Subject to Confirmation – Proposed dates 20 & 21 May – Sydney
conference
NESA First Nations Employment Conference 2024
18 - 19 June 2024
Pullman Cairns International
Gimuy Walubara Yidinji
Important conversations and strong, connected voices are important in shaping the future of First Nations Employment. Our conference program will provide opportunities to have these important conversations and connections, in addition to hearing from some of Australia’s leading First Nations experts in policy, service design and evidence.
CONFERENCE
NESA National Conference 2023
11 & 12 Oct 2023
Thank you for your enthusiastic participation in the 2023 NESA National Conference.
Thank you to our delegates who actively engaged with presenters and colleagues in lively discussion, our thought provoking plenary speakers, our workshop facilitators and presenters for sharing their experience, knowledge and expertise and our dedicated sponsors and exhibitors.
NESA ANNUAL REPORT 2022-23
NESA's 2022-23 Annual Report is live!
NESA Publications
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3.8%
Australian unemployment rate (15+)
AS OF DEC 2023
565,300
Unemployed Australians (15+)
AS OF DEC 2023
14,246,000
Employment rate (15+)
AS OF DEC 2023
EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROGRAMS
Employment services currently includes three major programs – Workforce Australia, Disability Employment Services which supports people with disability and the Community Development Program which supports people in remote Australia.
The major employment services are supported by a range of complementary programs which provide more specialised and targeted support for cohort groups such as ParentsNext – working with parents returning to the workforce, Transition to Work – a youth focussed program, Career Transition Assistance – supporting mature aged participants, Self Employment Assistance – supporting people interested in starting their own business or refocusing an existing small business, and State based programs. These programs operate alongside the major programs.