Find the Right Job with NDIS Employment Support. Build Your Career By Your NDIS Funds!

The NDIS offers a variety of employment supports designed to help you find and keep a job that aligns with your skills and aspirations. This includes job customization (modifying roles to suit your abilities), on-the-job training, and personalised support to manage disability-related challenges in the workplace. Supports also extend to resume development, interview preparation, and assistance with workplace behaviour and career planning. In short, the focus is on building your capacity to work independently while receiving ongoing assistance where needed.

To apply for employment support, make sure your employment goals are clearly outlined in your NDIS plan. During your planning meeting or review, discuss your specific needs with your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or NDIS planner. You can explain how employment supports will help you build your work-related skills and secure a job. If you’re already employed but need additional help, this is the time to mention it.

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Finding and Keeping a Job (FaKJ) are both employment programs offered under the NDIS, but they serve different purposes:

• SLES is specifically for young people with disability leaving school and moving into the working force, offering intensive support to help them transition from school to the workplace or further education. It focuses on skills like job readiness, time management, and teamwork, typically for up to two years after leaving school.
• Finding and Keeping a Job (FaKJ) is broader and offers ongoing support for NDIS participants of any age who need help entering the workforce or staying employed. This can include help with job searching, skill development, and ongoing workplace support.

Yes, the NDIS can continue to support you if you’re already employed. You can receive assistance to maintain your job or to improve your skills. Supports might include workplace support, training to develop new skills, or personal assistance.

NDIS employment support offers personalised training based on your job goals. This could include:

• Resume writing and interview preparation.
• Workplace behaviour training (such as communication skills or understanding workplace expectations).
• Specific job-related skills training, tailored to the type of job you’re seeking or already working in.

These supports help you become job-ready and succeed in your chosen role.

Employment supports are funded through your NDIS plan, typically under the Capacity Building budget or, in some cases, the Core budget, depending on your individual needs. The Capacity Building budget focuses on developing your skills and independence, while Core funding can be used for more immediate needs like personal assistance in the workplace.

Yes, you have the freedom to choose your employment support provider. You can select us as your provider and enjoy the excellent support we offer. If at any point you feel another provider better suits your goals, you have the flexibility to switch.

If your employment goals change, it’s important to talk to your Local Area Coordinator (LAC) or support provider as soon as possible. Your NDIS plan can be adjusted during a review to reflect your new goals, and your supports can be modified to ensure you’re still receiving the help you need to achieve them.

No. The costs of approved employment supports are covered under your NDIS plan.

Yes, NDIS employment supports are available to participants in regional or remote areas. MyNDIC is happy to offer services in these locations, and we also offer remote and online support to ensure you can access help regardless of where you live.

No, participating in an employment program will not affect the other funding in your NDIS plan. Your employment supports are designed to complement your existing plan, and taking part in these programs does not reduce or impact your other supports.

The time it takes to find a job through NDIS support depends on several factors, including your readiness for work, the availability of jobs in your area, and the level of support you need. Some participants may find work quickly, while others may take longer, depending on their unique circumstances and goals.

Success can be measured by reaching the goals outlined in your NDIS plan. This includes:

• Becoming job-ready, which means having the skills and confidence to apply for and secure a job.
• Finding employment that matches your abilities and interests.
• Sustaining employment, with the help of supports to keep you on track. If you’re maintaining your job and developing new skills over time, you’re on the path to success.