Opendoor has proudly delivered Disability Employment Services (DES) across Victoria for many years. We have now been advised that we will not be delivering the new Inclusive Employment Australia (IEA) program, which will commence on 1 November 2025.
Opendoor will continue to deliver DES until 31 October 2025. During this transition, we will work closely with the Department of Social Services and incoming IEA providers to ensure participants remain supported and well-informed every step of the way.
We remain committed to advocating for inclusive employment and to supporting people with disability to access meaningful work opportunities.
On behalf of the Opendoor Board and staff, we want to take a moment to sincerely acknowledge the strong partnerships we’ve built through Disability Employment Services – with employers, community organisations, and local networks. We are deeply grateful for the unwavering dedication of our DES staff, and for the trust placed in us by participants, their families, and carers over the years.
— Graham Dangerfield, CEO, Opendoor
What’s Next for Opendoor
This change does not mark the end of Opendoor. We will continue to support thousands of people in making positive changes through our community-centred programs and initiatives including:
- Transition to Work (TTW) – Our Workforce Australia – Transition to Work program supports young people aged 15–24 with pre-employment assistance, helping them re-engage in education or find meaningful work. Learn more
- NDIS – We provide personalised NDIS support coordination and community services across Melbourne, specialising in helping people build skills, confidence, and independence at work through one-to-one support, and on-the-job assistance. Learn more
- Workforce Australia Services – Our Workforce Australia Services provides people with access to various support to assist them in finding, applying for, starting, and maintaining meaningful employment. Learn more
- Better Futures / Home Stretch – Our Better Futures initiative provides support to young people transitioning from out of home care. Read more
- National Panel of Assessors
- Allied Health – Our Allied Health Service supports people to improve their health, confidence, and overall wellbeing through holistic, evidence-based care, helping them prepare for and engage in work and education opportunities.
- Training & Courses – We offer pre-accredited and nationally recognised accredited skills-based training and qualifications in areas of demand, developed in consultation with industry and stakeholders to ensure real-world relevance and impact. View our training
- Social Enterprises – Our social enterprises provide supported, paid employment opportunities for people facing barriers to work, helping them build skills, confidence, and long-term prospects in a safe and inclusive environment. Read more
We thank our participants, staff, partners, and the broader community for your ongoing trust and support. While our DES chapter is closing, our strong commitment to inclusion and empowerment remains unchanged. We look forward to continuing to support people through our other services and creating pathways for participation, opportunity, and positive change.
