NDIS Employment & Education Support in Melbourne
At Vertex Disability Support, we help NDIS participants build the skills, confidence and independence needed to prepare for work, maintain employment, or continue study.Our support is designed around each participant’s goals, strengths and needs. Whether you are leaving school, looking for work, starting a course, or needing help to stay in your current job, we can work with you step by step.Call Us Today to Discuss Your NDIS Supportse
Helping Participants Move Towards Work, Study and Independence
Employment and education can play an important role in building independence, confidence and community connection.Our Employment & Education Support service is suitable for NDIS participants who need extra support due to disability to develop work skills, prepare for employment, access training, or maintain higher education.NDIS registration group 0102 is officially listed as Assistance to access and maintain employment or higher education. The NDIS Commission lists this group as requiring a certification audit.
Who This Service Is For
This service may suit participants who are: leaving school and planning for work, training or further study looking for part-time, casual, supported or open employment wanting to build confidence before applying for work already working but needing support to maintain employment studying at TAFE, university or another education provider needing help with workplace routines, communication or expectations wanting to build independence, social confidence and job-readiness skillsThe NDIS says employment support can help participants build skills, find and keep a job, and move towards employment goals.
What We Help With
Our Employment & Education Supports May IncludeWork Readiness SupportWe can help participants build basic work skills, routines and confidence before entering employment.This may include: understanding workplace expectations building communication skills improving time management and routine developing teamwork skills learning how to follow instructions preparing for work experience or volunteering
Job Search Preparation
We can support participants to prepare for job opportunities in a way that suits their goals and abilities.This may include: resume preparation interview practice job-search support preparing for employer contact understanding job duties identifying suitable work options
Maintaining Employment
Some participants may already have a job but need support to stay engaged, confident and independent at work.This may include: workplace routine support support with communication understanding responsibilities managing stress or confidence issues building independence in work tasks working with employers where appropriate
School Leaver and Transition Support
We can support young participants who are moving from school into work, training or further education.This may include: planning next steps after school exploring work interests preparing for work experience building social and communication skills developing independence and confidenceThe NDIS guide for employment providers recognises that participants may be students wanting after-school work, people transitioning from school to work or training, or people needing support after completing a qualification.Higher Education SupportFor participants studying at TAFE, university or other education settings, we can help with building routines and practical skills to continue study.This may include: study routine support communication with education providers planning and organisation building confidence in education settings support to stay engaged with training or study
Building Skills for Long-Term Independence
Our goal is to help participants develop practical skills that support long-term independence.Participants may benefit from: increased confidence better communication skills improved work-readiness stronger daily routines better understanding of workplace expectations support to move towards employment or study goals increased independence in work, training or education
How It Works
Our Simple Support Process1. Understand Your GoalsWe start by understanding the participant’s NDIS goals, current skills, interests and support needs.2. Create a Support PlanWe develop a practical plan focused on work, study, training or employment goals.3. Build Skills Step by StepWe provide support at the participant’s pace, focusing on confidence, independence and real-life skills.4. Review ProgressWe review progress and adjust supports as goals, confidence and needs change.
Referrals WelcomeWe welcome referrals from:
participants families and carers support coordinators schools allied health providers plan managers community organisationsA participant usually needs relevant NDIS funding in their plan for this service to be claimed under NDIS.
Employment & Education Support Across Melbourne
Vertex Disability Support is based in Oakleigh, Victoria, and supports participants across Melbourne.We provide support in areas including:Oakleigh, Clayton, Chadstone, Hughesdale, Huntingdale, Carnegie, Mount Waverley, Bentleigh East, Werribee, Tarneit, Truganina, Point Cook, Hoppers Crossing, Sunshine, Craigieburn, Epping, Thomastown, Lalor, Broadmeadows, Roxburgh Park and surrounding suburbs.
Ready to Discuss Employment or Education Support?Whether you are preparing for work, looking for a job, studying, or needing help to maintain employment, our team can discuss the right support options with you.Call Us Today to Discuss Your NDIS Supports
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FAQs
What is NDIS employment and education support?It is support that helps eligible NDIS participants build skills and confidence to access work, maintain employment, or continue education.Who can use this service?This service is for NDIS participants who need disability-related support with work, job readiness, training, study or higher education.Can you help school leavers?Yes. We can support school leavers to explore work goals, build confidence and prepare for employment, training or further education.Do you guarantee a job?No. We do not guarantee employment. Our role is to help participants build skills, confidence and independence so they can move towards their employment or education goals.Can you support someone already working?Yes. Some participants may need support to maintain employment, understand workplace routines, communicate better or build confidence at work.Can you help with TAFE or university?Yes. We can support participants to build routines, organisation, communication and confidence to continue study or higher education.