NDIS & Employment

SLES is one of the crucial support initiatives under the NDIS, whose objectives are to support persons with disabilities in gaining suitable employment upon leaving school. The NDIS is a Commonwealth-funded scheme to deliver support for Australians with permanent and substantial disabilities. CO involves people in decision-making in relation to areas of their lives and the support required. SLES is particularly concerned with youths in the ages between 15 and 21 who need to be equipped with relevant skills as well as the relevant self-esteem so as to get a job. Eligibility criteria for SLES To be eligible for SLES, individuals must meet the following criteria: Age: Be between 15 and 21 years of age. Disability: sustain a reasonable and irreversible loss of essential bodily functions that affect the activities of daily living and employability. NDIS Participation: Approved for NDIS-funded support as a participant. Support Needs: Need assistance in the acquisition of the employing skills...

Does NDIS help with employment? Yes, it does. The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) provides assistance to people with disabilities to get and sustain employment. This guide will lead you step by step. Understanding Your NDIS Plan Your NDIS plan indicates the supports that can be received through the NDIS plan. One of the things to verify is whether employment support is offered. If not, you will have to request a plan review of the employment opportunities you wish to pursue. Identify your employment goals. The second step is to have a very clear understanding of what you would like to accomplish. Below are examples of general employment targets and their specific employment objectives: Find a part-time job in retail:  Gain customer service experience and develop communication skills. Return to full-time work as a software developer: Utilize existing skills and potentially seek training in new technologies. Develop skills for a career path in graphic design: Pursue rele...