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Work and study

Help to find and keep a job, or study

We help you work out what you'd like to do, build the skills you need, and settle into a job or course. We can also support you once you've started.

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This may suit you if…

  • You'd like your first job, or a new one
  • You're finishing school and planning what's next
  • You want to go back to study

What is help to find and keep a job, or study?

This support helps you get ready for work or study, find the right opportunity, and keep it once you've started.

We start with your interests, strengths and goals. Then we help you build the skills you need, such as writing a résumé, preparing for interviews, communicating at work, managing your time and getting there.

Once you've started a job or course, we can keep supporting you to settle in and succeed.

What it could look like

Ella wanted to work in hospitality. Her support worker helped her build a résumé, practise for interviews and learn the train trip. Ella now works two shifts a week at a local café.

What we can help with

  • Working out your goals and strengths
  • Writing a résumé and preparing for interviews
  • Learning workplace skills, like communication and time management
  • Getting ready for TAFE, uni or a course
  • Settling into a new job or course
  • Travel training to get to work or study

What to expect

  1. A friendly chatCall, message or send a referral. We’ll get back to you within 1 business day.
  2. We meet and plan togetherWe talk about your goals, your routine, what’s in your NDIS plan and who you’d like to support you.
  3. You review your service agreementIt sets out what support you’ll get, when, and how much it costs. Nothing starts until you’re happy.
  4. Your support startsWe check in regularly and adjust your support whenever your needs change.

How it’s funded

NDIS support name: Assistance to Access and/or Maintain Employment and/or Education

Usually funded from: Capacity Building supports – Finding and Keeping a Job

We work with NDIA-managed, plan-managed and self-managed participants. Our prices follow the NDIS Pricing Arrangements and Price Limits.

New to the NDIS? Read our guide →

Common questions about help to find and keep a job, or study

Can you help me find a job?

We help you get job-ready, look for opportunities and prepare for interviews. We can also work alongside Disability Employment Services if you use them.

I'm still at school. Can you help?

Yes. Planning for life after school can start in your final years of school.

Will working affect my payments?

We can't give advice about Centrelink. Please check with Services Australia.

How do I get started?

Call us on 0485 001 730, send us a message or make a referral. We’ll get back to you within 1 business day.

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