SERVICES FOR JOB SEEKERS

Ostara Australia has been helping  Australians living with mental health conditions ranging from anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia, depression and other illnesses prepare themselves to find a job that fits for over 20 years. 

 

Ostara Australia offers employment services to assist people disadvantaged through age, health, disability or cultural background with finding and keeping sustainable employment.

We tailor our fully Government funded services towards your specific training, health and living needs through our one-on-one service and spend time getting to know you and your individual requirements.

Ostara Australia also works with welfare and community organisations to assist you in addressing any personal barriers you may be facing, so you can enjoy the benefits of working as soon as possible.

THE PEOPLE WE HELP:

  • People who suffer anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, affective disorder, eating disorder, schizophrenic disorder, sleep disorder, substance disorder or related mental health conditions.
  • People living with a disability
  • Indigenous Australians
  • Employees who are in jeopardy of losing their job due to mental illness, disability or injury.
JOB SEEKER HAND BOOK

OSTARA AUSTRALIA OFFERS YOU:

  • Assistance with Job Search & Interviews
  • Ongoing Support for a smooth transition into your new job
  • A National Network of Employers
  • Specialist Mental Health Services
  • Personalised Support & Mentoring
  • Work Ready Training
  • Skill Development
  • Goal Setting
  • Resume Building
  • Career Counselling
  • Links with Countless Wellbeing Services

Services for Jobseekers

Services for jobseekers

Supporting you on your mental health

For over 20 years, Ostara Australia has been helping Australians with mental health find meaningful employment.

We provide fully funded, personalised employment services for people with mental health. Our one-on-one support is tailored to your training, health, and living needs to help you secure and maintain sustainable work.

We also collaborate with community organisations to address personal barriers, ensuring you’re work-ready as soon as possible.

Who We Support:

  • People with mental health.
  • People in our Employment Service Areas (ESA’s).

Who We Support:

  • Job search & interview support.
  • Ongoing workplace support & mentoring.
  • Work-ready training & skill development.
  • Resume building & career counselling.
  • Access to mental health & wellbeing services.
check our jobseeker handbook

Eligibility

You may be eligible for our service if you have a mental health challenge, are 14+ and below pension age, meet NSW’s working age, hold an eligible visa, are not studying full-time (exceptions apply), have an ESAt or JCA recommending IEA (8+ work hours/week), and are not working at your assessed capacity (some exceptions apply); special eligibility applies to school leavers with disabilities, Special Class Clients, and Work Assist participants; apply via Services Australia or direct registration, and let them know you prefer Ostara Australia contact us for support.

Employability Training

Boost your job readiness with pre-employment training, gaining essential skills like communication, teamwork, problem-solving, resume writing, interview preparation, time management, and more to improve your chances with employers.

Up-Skilling

Ostara Australia supports career changes by helping you identify skills, upskill, navigate job markets, prepare applications, understand workplace rights, and secure employment with tailored guidance and resources.

For more resources, visit:
🔗 MyFuture – Career profiling & pathways
🔗 My Skills – Training & qualifications
🔗 Skills Match – Transferable skills & job options.

Access To Psychology Sessions

At Ostara Australia, your well-being matters. That’s why we offer funded psychology sessions through our trusted partner, Logic Lounge Psychology.

If you feel you could benefit from speaking with a professional, simply reach out to your Employment Specialist—we’ll help you book a session at no cost to you.

Disability Advocacy

Disability Advocacy promotes, protects, supports and defends the human rights of people with disability. Advocates act, speak, write or work on behalf of a person with disability to help them speak out to defend their rights and interests.

If you are in need of Disability Advocacy services, you can reach out to the following organisations:

🔗www.dana.org.au

🔗www.pwd.org.au

Mental Health Support

Here is a list of support organisations you can contact during a crisis, including mental health services and helplines. Mental health services and support contact list.

School Leaver Employment Supports

The School Leaver Employment Supports  program helps young people (up to 22) gain skills, set career goals, and overcome work challenges through a flexible, person-centred approach, empowering them to achieve and maintain meaningful employment. Learn More

Ask Izzy

Ask Izzy is a free, anonymous website connecting people and service providers to local support, including housing, food, financial aid, and counselling, with free access on Telstra and Vodafone networks. Learn More