National Panel of Assessors

Providers on the National Panel of Assessors undertake assessments to support people with disability in the workplace.

About the National Panel of Assessors

The National Panel of Assessors (NPA) program is a panel of independent assessment providers. These providers support the needs of people with disability in the workplace.

The NPA program provides the following assessment services:

  • Ongoing Support Assessments for Inclusive Employment Australia participants who:
    • have achieved 26-weeks of employment
    • are likely to need ongoing support to keep their job.
  • Supported Wage System provides a reliable wage assessment based on productivity.
  • Workplace Modifications Services assessments recommend modifications to help people with disability do their work. Modifications could include equipment or assistive technology.

View the list of current organisations that deliver NPA.

Information for NPA providers

Operational information for NPA providers is available.

National Panel of Assessors Guidelines
National Panel of Assessors Program Deed of Standing Offer
Privacy notification and consent form for NPA assessors
New Assessor Approval form – Departmental approval
Notifying the department of an approved assessor form

Information for NPA participants

Privacy notification and consent form for NPA participants
National Panel of Assessors – Code of conduct
National Panel of Assessors – Service guarantee

Inclusive Employment Australia

Inclusive Employment Australia replaced the Disability Employment Services Program on 1 November 2025.

NPA providers will continue to deliver assessment services.

Learn more about Inclusive Employment Australia.

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