When a young person is ready to begin employment support, one of the first things their family may search is “SLES providers near me”. Choosing a nearby provider can seem…

Seeing employment funding in an NDIS plan can feel like an important opportunity. The participant may finally have funding to explore careers, gain work experience, develop job-ready skills and move…

Many parents first hear about School Leaver Employment Supports when their child is approaching the end of Year 12. This can create the impression that a young person must officially…

Families preparing a young person for employment often have practical questions about SLES funding. Can the funding pay for work experience? Can it be used for public transport training? What…

Starting School Leaver Employment Supports can be an important step towards employment, independence and greater confidence. However, not every provider relationship works as expected. A young person may have attended…

Preparing for the transition from school to work takes time, especially for young people with disability. The NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program can bridge this gap, but only…

Starting School Leaver Employment Supports can be an exciting step towards greater independence, workplace confidence and meaningful employment. It can also raise plenty of questions. What will happen during the…

When a young person begins School Leaver Employment Supports, the focus is usually on what comes next: building workplace skills, exploring career options, gaining practical experience and moving towards meaningful…

When families compare School Leaver Employment Supports providers, one of the first questions they often ask is: “How much does SLES cost?” It is an important question, but the quoted…

Receiving a new NDIS plan can be a significant moment for a young person and their family. After weeks or months of discussing goals, collecting reports and preparing for the…