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Supported employment

Support for people who need extra help at work, in workplaces set up for people with disability.

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This may suit you if…

  • You need ongoing support to work
  • You'd like a workplace designed with your needs in mind

What is Supported employment?

Supported employment helps people with disability who need ongoing support to work. It's often provided in workplaces set up for people with disability, sometimes called supported employment services.

Support can include help to learn and practise work tasks, on-the-job support, and building the confidence and independence to grow at work.

Supported employment is funded from the Core part of your NDIS plan.

What we can help with

  • On-the-job support
  • Help to learn and practise work tasks
  • Building confidence and independence at work

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: Specialised Supported Employment

Usually funded from: Core supports – Assistance with Social, Economic and Community Participation

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 Supported employment

Is supported employment paid work?

Yes. Supported employment is real, paid work.

Can I move into open employment later?

Yes, many people use supported employment as a step towards other jobs. We can support you to explore that.

How do I get started?

Call us, or ask your support coordinator to make a referral.

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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