NDIS & Employment

Leaving school is a massive milestone, but figuring out "what's next" can feel a bit overwhelming. If you’re a young NDIS participant, stepping into the workforce doesn’t have to be a solo journey. The NDIS offers specialised Youth Employment Assistance (formerly known as SLES or School Leaver Employment Supports) to help you smoothly transition from the classroom to a job you actually look forward to. What is Youth Employment Assistance? Think of this as a personalised launchpad. It isn’t about throwing you straight into any random job; it’s about building your skills, confidence, and capacity at your own pace so you're truly ready for the workplace. How It Helps You Grow This support focuses on real-world, practical growth, including: Building Core Skills: Master the essentials like communication, time management, and workplace etiquette. Gaining Practical Experience: Explore different industries through work trials and hands-on learning to see what fits you best...

 Leaving school and joining the workforce is always a challenge, especially for anyone. For young Australians with disabilities, the journey can be more challenging. This is when the NDIS SLES Program (School Leaver Employment Supports) comes into play. It assists in preparing these young people and giving them the necessary tools to support the first ever efforts toward employment. The following are among the activities that the program covers: communication and teamwork, practical business experience, and interview preparation. With a view to employment after the program, participants do not only get the skills but also some self-confidence that will enable them to cope with many situations they meet at the workplace. Building a Bridge Between School and Work Getting from school to work can be a daunting process and must be even more daunting when other issues like stigma or availability of resources to school-going kids are considered. The NDIS SLES Program fills this gap by pr...

Imagine this scenario: You are in high school and want to know what to do next, and as you look forward to the next phase of life, you are nervous too. You are a disabled person, and you need a job that will suit you. This is why we have NDIS SLES. SLES stands for School Leavers Employment Supports, a newly developed program under the framework of NDIS that aims to support youth with disabilities to make the transition to employment upon leaving school. It is generally like having your own supporter who is motivating you to continue with the challenge. What can you do with SLES NDIS funding?  Career Guidance and Counseling Still unsure of what you want to do? SLES funding may be used to pay for career counseling sessions that guide you to the right career path. Skills Training Are you in for enhancing your skills to the next level? SLES funding can help you avail courses, classes or workshops that will improve and enhance your skills needed for your dream job. Work Experience Looki...

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...