Is SLES still an NDIS program in 2026–27? School Leaver Employment Supports vs Employment Assistance explained
Families often ask whether School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is still an NDIS program, especially now that NDIS materials use
Families often ask whether School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is still an NDIS program, especially now that NDIS materials use
Many school leavers with disability wonder if they must choose between going to TAFE and using their NDIS employment support.
Navigating an NDIS plan’s employment funding can be confusing. In modern plans, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is not a
This guide explains how to interpret the employment supports section of an NDIS plan. We clarify key terminology – including
School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) are NDIS-funded, capacity-building services that help young people with disability transition from school into work.
The NDIS has updated its rules and pricing for 2026–27, taking effect from 1 July 2026. For school leavers and
At NextGen Youth Employment, we’re here to help young people with disabilities unlock their potential and achieve their goals.

NextGen Youth Employment acknowledges the traditional owners of the lands we work on and would like to pay our respects to their Elders past and present.
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