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What is Employment Support?

NDIS Employment Support helps participants find and keep meaningful work — including School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) for the transition out of school, on-the-job workplace support, employment-related assessment and Counselling, and ongoing help finding and keeping a job.

School to work

SLES support for the transition from school into employment.

On-the-job support

Practical workplace assistance once you're employed.

Skills & equipment

Job skills training and workplace equipment or modifications.

How Employment Support Can Help

Tell us what you need

Complete the form, call 0485 972 676, or live chat about your goals, funding and location.

We match you with providers

Connected with an available employment support provider.

You choose

Karista handles the paperwork once you've picked the provider that's right for you.

Find Employment Support near you

Search the provider directory to find support that matches your goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SLES?

School Leaver Employment Supports — help for students transitioning from school into the workforce.

Which NDIS budget covers employment support?

Capacity Building.

Can employment support include workplace modifications?

Yes — equipment and workplace adjustments to help you perform your role are included.

Does support continue once I have a job?

Yes — ongoing workplace assistance is available to help you keep the job, not just find it.

What is NDIS Employment Support?

NDIS Employment Support helps people with disabilities to find and maintain a job. It can include training to learn new skills; help to look for work; and support once on the job. The goal is to make sure that people with disabilities have the same opportunity to work as everyone else.

What does Employment Support cover?

Depending on where you are in your career, there are many different types of supports you can access:

 

  • SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports): This is for students who are leaving school and need help moving into the workforce.
  • Workplace Supports: Once you're employed, this includes any assistance you might need to do your job to the best of your ability.
  • Employment Related Assessment and Counselling: Professionals can support you in gaining meaningful employment that aligns with your skills and goals.
  • Finding and Keeping a Job: Assistance to get a job and also keep it, by providing ongoing support.
  • Work Readiness and Preparing for Employment: This gets you ready to enter the workforce with confidence.
What type of training and assistance does Employment Support include?

Employment Support can offer many types of training and support including:

 

1. Job Skills Training: Learn new or improve the skills you have to help you in your job.
2. Job Search Help: Get help finding a job that matches what you're good at and what you like to do.
3. Workplace Assistance: Once you have a job, these supports make sure you can do your work well. This might include special equipment or changes to your workplace.
4. Support Workers: Sometimes, a support worker can come with you to your job to help you adjust and do your best.
Where can I find Employment Support in my NDIS plan?

You'll typically find Employment Support under the "Capacity Building" category in your NDIS plan. This category is all about helping you build your skills and independence, including finding and keeping a job. So, if you're looking to start working or want to improve your current job situation, check out the Capacity Building section of your NDIS plan.

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2 months ago, Google

Tamara was truly amazing with helping me find the right support and spending the time to explain things to me in a way I can understand and follow. I was so confused before speaking with her. A massive shout out to you Tamara you have no idea how much you really help me out thank you so much

Samantha Muller

3 weeks ago, Google

Wonderful service! Stresses managed in a less than twenty minutes of POSITIVE WORDS PERSON LOVELY PERSONALITY made the DELIVERY OF THE ASSIST I'VE GOT TO DO for the rest of them to be enabled of Yipee THANK YOU SO VERY SERIOUSLY.

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The help i got today was nothing but outstanding. Emily helped me with something I had been trying to do for months., without any help from who i contacted. She was so much help and support to me, so much appreciated.

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1 month ago, Google

Julia from KARISTA is an amazing soul. . I’ve had so much trouble with others in the past. No one could help me navigate the NDIS train Julia was thorough, listened to my questions and needs and followed through. Highly recommend Julia and the KARISTA team. Cheers Anthoula xo

Anthoula

2 months ago, Google

Based on my correspondence this morning with carista I would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services very good to work with switched on and get the job done for you

braddo 1972

2 months ago, Google

Tamara was truly amazing with helping me find the right support and spending the time to explain things to me in a way I can understand and follow. I was so confused before speaking with her. A massive shout out to you Tamara you have no idea how much you really help me out thank you so much

Samantha Muller

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Wonderful service! Stresses managed in a less than twenty minutes of POSITIVE WORDS PERSON LOVELY PERSONALITY made the DELIVERY OF THE ASSIST I'VE GOT TO DO for the rest of them to be enabled of Yipee THANK YOU SO VERY SERIOUSLY.

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1 month ago, Google

The help i got today was nothing but outstanding. Emily helped me with something I had been trying to do for months., without any help from who i contacted. She was so much help and support to me, so much appreciated.

Jenny

1 month ago, Google

Julia from KARISTA is an amazing soul. . I’ve had so much trouble with others in the past. No one could help me navigate the NDIS train Julia was thorough, listened to my questions and needs and followed through. Highly recommend Julia and the KARISTA team. Cheers Anthoula xo

Anthoula

2 months ago, Google

Based on my correspondence this morning with carista I would highly recommend them to anyone needing their services very good to work with switched on and get the job done for you

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2 months ago, Google

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