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.
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

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.

Eligibility

Employability Training

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:

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