National - The NEPS Centre Inc.

NEPS At A Glance

Mission Statement

The NEPS Centre aims to increase the participation rate of people who experience disability or are disadvantaged in the mainstream employment market. We do this by providing support, advice, information and training to individuals, organisations and the community.

The NEPS Vision

To collaboratively create and foster employment opportunities for people who experience disadvantage, so that they can improve their quality of life and increase their independence.

Principles Underpinning Our Work

We believe that:

Given the right resources, every individual has the capacity to transform their own life.
As professionals, we need to work together to encourage and support clients to value themselves and to feel valued within the community.
We respect the right of each individual to privacy and confidentiality.
We respect diversity, individual values, and the opinions of each individual.
Every staff member contributes to the overall success of the service by being accountable for his or her own work performance.
As an organization, we need to value honest and respectful communication.

The NEPS Centre was established in Melbourne in 1992, and the Brisbane office in 1998. The NEPS Centre's disability employment services are funded by the Department of Family and Community Services and are not cost to clients or employers.

The NEPS Centre works with over 300 clients yearly in job readiness, successful employment and ongoing support as needed. As well, The NEPS Centre provides industry training on working with people with mental health issues. We are continually developing new programs to enhance the lives of people with disability in the workplace.