Can the NDIS Help Me Get a Job? Here’s How It Works

If you’ve ever wondered, “ Can NDIS help me get a job? ”, the answer is yes—but it’s important to understand how. The NDIS isn’t an employment agency, but it does provide a range of supports designed to help participants become job-ready, develop skills, and succeed in the workplace. Regardless of whether you are seeking your first job, seeking to work again, or seeking to develop new skills, the NDIS can provide personalised support according to your own personal goals. Who is eligible for NDIS Employment Support? To receive employment-related support from the NDIS, you will need to be an approved participant with employment as one of your goals in your plan. It's also important that the supports directly address your disability and be reasonable and necessary. If your main requirement is disability-related support for job preparation or job maintenance, the NDIS can pay for it. But the NDIS does not substitute for mainstream employment services such as Workfor...