Australian Network on Disability


Are you:

  • a jobseeker or student with any types of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness,
  • over 18 years old, and
  • looking for a way to advance your career opportunity, build disability confidence and expand your professional network?

If the answers to the above are 'YES', then our PACE Mentoring Program is the way!

PACE Mentoring is a free industry mentoring program that matches jobseekers and students with disability with experienced professionals from leading Australian businesses like ASIC, ANZ, IBM and more!

We would like to invite you to our free information session this Friday to learn more about the program. See the details below.

You're invited - Free information session this Friday

Join us at the free online information session next Tuesday for an overview of the program. We invite you to dial in if you are a student or jobseeker with disability, a parent or carer of someone with disability, or disability employment service providers and other people who work with people with a disability, mental health condition or chronic illness.

If you cannot make it this Friday, we offer another session:

The sessions will be held online through Zoom. We'll talk you through:

  • how the program works
  • the application process
  • what the matching process is like
  • what to expect from the program
  • plus any questions you have about PACE Mentoring.

You can view the session times and access details here.

Contact our team on 1300 36 36 45 or applications@and.org.au if you require accessibility adjustments.

What is PACE Mentoring Program?

When you sign up for our PACE Mentoring program, we’ll connect you with a mentor from one of our member organisations who has advice and wisdom to share.

We’ll find the right mentor for you, based on your location, the industry you’re looking to work in, your goals and other factors.

The 4-months program is a great opportunity to:

  • Build confidence
  • Develop employability skills
  • Practice interview skills
  • Network with other professionals
  • Visiting worksites
  • Learn some top tips to get a head start on your career
  • Experience professional and personal development

Mentoring opportunities are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Perth and Adelaide. There are also virtual mentoring opportunities for students and jobseekers based in other locations across Australia.

Am I eligible?

Anyone 18 years old or over with any type of disability, mental health condition or chronic illness is eligible for the PACE Mentoring Program.

We welcome previous Stepping Into applicants and PACE mentees to re-apply for the program.

We accepts applications from jobseekers with all types of disability including, but not limited to: physical disability, mental health conditions, sensory impairments and immunological conditions. Find out more about disability types here.

How do I apply?
Submit an online application form here by midnight 3 July 2022 (Sunday).

Applied for a previous round of PACE Mentoring?
There is no limitation on how many times you can apply or participate in the program if you still meet the criteria, and we can copy your previous application over if you reach out to us.


Got a question about our programs?

You can find the answers to questions about eligibility, sharing disability information, alumni stories, documentation, application processes, timelines, next steps, and more on our Frequently Asked Question pages for the Stepping Into Program, or PACE Mentoring Program.

If you can't find the answers there, please our team on 02 8270 9200 or applications@and.org.au.

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