Youth Employment Assistance are funded under your NDIS plan and designed to help young people with disability transition to work. 

You can choose from many activities and topics to work on with your Employment coach. These include:  

• Managing self 
• Career planning 
• Travel planning 
• Social skills in the workplace 
• Resume and cover letter writing 
• Social and business communication 
• Feedback 
• Job search strategies 
• My budget 
• Numeracy and literacy 
• Interviewing skills 
• Computer literacy 
• Work health and safety 
• Support in the workplace 

Each of these activities has a workbook, which will guide you to ‘watch, think and do’ to help you learn.  

Help offers multiple employment pathways to suit your needs. If SLES isn’t the right path for you, then Disability Employment Services or Supported Employment might be a better fit.

Supported Employment (SEM) is a program where you work in a supported environment across one of Help’s social enterprise businesses. SEM provides an opportunity to develop skills, earn your own income, and grow independence, all while receiving extra support on the job.

Disability Employment (DES) is tailored support for people with disability, illness, injury, or health conditions to prepare for, find, and maintain work. Our coaches help you get job-ready and find work you enjoy. And when you’ve got the job, we provide ongoing support and coaching.

Get in touch to learn more about our employment programs and discover which one is best for you!

Depending when your NDIS plan was approved, you may see any of the following line items or budget listed under Capacity Building (3.10).

1.  ‘School Leaver Employment Supports’
2. ‘Employment Assistance’
3. ‘Finding and Keeping a Job’

That’s ok, our Employment Assistance can be tailored to anyone regardless of your age – depending on your NDIS plan.

Ask us about alternative funding options.

If Youth Employment Assistance isn’t the right option for you, Disability Employment Services (DES) or Supported Employment might be a good fit. Call us to discuss your options.