Employment services

What is being tracked?

Measure: Proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period

The Strategy would like to see the following tracked – proportion of people with disability in the labour force who use Workforce Australia Services and successfully find employment within 12 months. Available data do not allow the exact measure listed by the Strategy to be tracked. Currently an alternative measure is reported.

This measure is part of the Economic participation priority of the Strategy. This priority is about supporting people with disability to find and keep jobs.

The desired outcome is that more people with disability are supported by employment services to find a job.

From 4 July 2022, jobactive was replaced by Workforce Australia. These programs are not comparable, and as a result, the measure has replaced jobactive data with Workforce Australia Services data and a new baseline has been set.

Last updated: 30 Jan 2026

Outcome area: Employment and financial security Priority: Economic participation

Baseline value

8.6%in 2023–24
Latest value

6.9%in 2024–25

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Trends

Has the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period increased over time?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people with disability (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period. Data from 2023–24 to 2024–25 are used. In 2024–25, 6.9% of people with disability who used Workforce Australia Services achieved a 26-week outcome, compared with the baseline value of 8.6% in 2023–24. Also shown are trend data from 2016–17 to 2021–22 for people with disability who used jobactive and successfully obtained at least one job placement within a 12-month period which converted to a 26-week outcome.

Year	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
jobactive
2016–17	7.3%
2017–18	7.7%
2018–19	6.9%
2019–20	4.5%
2020–21	7.5%
2021–22	7.6%
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Workforce Australia Services
2023–24	8.6%
2024–25	6.9%

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

State and territory

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary between states and territories?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people with disability (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period, grouped by Australian states and territories. In 2024–25, 8.1% of people with disability in Queensland and 5.4% in the Northern Territory who used Workforce Australia Services achieved a 26-week outcome.

State/Territory	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
National	6.9%
New South Wales	6.9%
Victoria	6.6%
Queensland	8.1%
Western Australia	5.9%
South Australia	6.9%
Tasmania	7.5%
Australian Capital Territory	6.8%
Northern Territory	5.4%

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Population groups

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary for First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people with disability (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period, by Indigenous status. In 2024–25, 5.4% of First Nations people and 7.2% of non-Indigenous people with disability who used Workforce Australia Services achieved a 26-week outcome.
Indigenous status % of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period

First Nations 5.4%

Non-Indigenous 7.2%

All persons 6.9%

Notes
Data should be interpreted as the proportion of participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, who achieved at least one job placement within that year that later converted to a 26-week outcome.
Data and figures are for participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The participant's characteristic measure date is as at their period of assistance exit date if they have exited Workforce Australia Services, or as at 8 October 2025 for participants on the caseload at that date.
DEWR’s disability status is derived from Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) questions around partial work capacity, and income support type.
Data are for people aged 15 and over.
Data reflect 26-Week Outcomes achieved in the 12 months to 30 June 2025, as at 30 June 2025.
The measure is calculated at the ‘period of assistance’ (POA) level which means that participants are only counted once in the denominator per POA. A POA begins when a participant commences in employment services and ends if a participant exits employment services for longer than 91 days. This aligns more closely with a participant’s experience in employment services.
Indigenous status is derived from the combination of Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) and Services Australia Registration data. Indigenous identification in the JSCI is voluntary.
Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) administrative data.

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview
Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by gender?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people with disability (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period, for males and females. In 2024–25, 7.1% of males and 6.8% of females with disability who used Workforce Australia Services achieved a 26-week outcome.
Gender % of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period

Males 7.1%

Females 6.8%

All persons 6.9%

Notes
Data should be interpreted as the proportion of participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, who achieved at least one job placement within that year that later converted to a 26-week outcome.
Data and figures are for participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The participant's characteristic measure date is as at their period of assistance exit date if they have exited Workforce Australia Services, or as at 8 October 2025 for participants on the caseload at that date.
DEWR’s disability status is derived from Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) questions around partial work capacity, and income support type.
Data are for people aged 15 and over.
Data reflect 26-Week Outcomes achieved in the 12 months to 30 June 2025, as at 30 June 2025.
The measure is calculated at the ‘period of assistance’ (POA) level which means that participants are only counted once in the denominator per POA. A POA begins when a participant commences in employment services and ends if a participant exits employment services for longer than 91 days. This aligns more closely with a participant’s experience in employment services.
Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) administrative data.

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Indigenous status	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
First Nations	5.4%
Non-Indigenous	7.2%
All persons	6.9%

Gender	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
Males	7.1%
Females	6.8%
All persons	6.9%

Age group

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by age?

Age group	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
15–24	7.9%
25–44	8.3%
45–64	6.2%
65 and over	2.3%
All ages	6.9%

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people with disability (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period, by culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) status. In 2024–25, 5.7% of people from CALD backgrounds and 7.2% of people among the non-CALD group with disability who used Workforce Australia Services achieved a 26-week outcome.
Cultural and linguistic diversity status % of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period

CALD 5.7%

Non-CALD 7.2%

All persons 6.9%

Notes
Data should be interpreted as the proportion of participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, who achieved at least one job placement within that year that later converted to a 26-week outcome.
Data and figures are for participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The participant's characteristic measure date is as at their period of assistance exit date if they have exited Workforce Australia Services, or as at 8 October 2025 for participants on the caseload at that date.
DEWR’s disability status is derived from Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) questions around partial work capacity, and income support type.
Data are for people aged 15 and over.
Data reflect 26-Week Outcomes achieved in the 12 months to 30 June 2025, as at 30 June 2025.
The measure is calculated at the ‘period of assistance’ (POA) level which means that participants are only counted once in the denominator per POA. A POA begins when a participant commences in employment services and ends if a participant exits employment services for longer than 91 days. This aligns more closely with a participant’s experience in employment services.
Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CALD) cohort includes people born in countries other than main English-speaking countries (Australia, New Zealand, the UK, the USA, Canada, Republic of Ireland, and South Africa).
Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) administrative data.

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Cultural and linguistic diversity status	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
CALD	5.7%
Non-CALD	7.2%
All persons	6.9%

Remoteness

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by remoteness?

Remoteness	% of people with disability who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
Major cities	6.7%
Inner regional	8.0%
Outer regional	6.9%
Remote and very remote	4.7%
Unable to define	4.8%
All areas	6.9%

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Does the proportion of people using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by whether the person had a disability?

The data in the graph and the table below show the proportion of people (aged 15 and over) using Workforce Australia Services who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period, grouped by disability status. In 2024–25, 6.9% of people with disability used Workforce Australia Services and achieved a 26-week outcome, compared with 14% of people without disability.
Disability status % of people who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period

With disability 6.9%

Without disability 14%

All persons 12%

Notes
Data should be interpreted as the proportion of participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025, who achieved at least one job placement within that year that later converted to a 26-week outcome.
Data and figures are for participants who participated in Workforce Australia Services between 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024.
The participant's characteristic measure date is as at their period of assistance exit date if they have exited Workforce Australia Services, or as at 8 October 2025 for participants on the caseload at that date.
DEWR’s disability status is derived from Job Seeker Classification Instrument (JSCI) questions around partial work capacity, and income support type.
Data are for people aged 15 and over.
Data reflect 26-Week Outcomes achieved in the 12 months to 30 June 2025, as at 30 June 2025.
The measure is calculated at the ‘period of assistance’ (POA) level which means that participants are only counted once in the denominator per POA. A POA begins when a participant commences in employment services and ends if a participant exits employment services for longer than 91 days. This aligns more closely with a participant’s experience in employment services.
Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) administrative data.

Source: Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) – Business Systems | Data source overview

Disability status	% of people who achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period
With disability	6.9%
Without disability	14%
All persons	12%

Where did these data come from?

Data on employment services come from administrative data collected by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

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What is being tracked?

Baseline value

Latest value

Trends

Has the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period increased over time?

State and territory

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary between states and territories?

Population groups

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary for First Nations people and non-Indigenous Australians?

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by gender?

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by age?

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by cultural and linguistic diversity background?

Does the proportion of people with disability using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by remoteness?

Does the proportion of people using Workforce Australia Services who successfully achieved a 26-week outcome in the 12-month period vary by whether the person had a disability?

Where did these data come from?

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