Families often ask whether School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is still an NDIS program, especially now that NDIS materials use the term “Employment Assistance” or “Finding and Keeping a Job.”…

Many school leavers with disability wonder if they must choose between going to TAFE and using their NDIS employment support. The short answer is yes: studying at TAFE does not,…

Navigating an NDIS plan’s employment funding can be confusing. In modern plans, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is not a separate line with an hourly rate; instead, it sits under…

This guide explains how to interpret the employment supports section of an NDIS plan. We clarify key terminology – including Finding and Keeping a Job, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)…

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) are NDIS-funded, capacity-building services that help young people with disability transition from school into work. For a school-leaver with an intellectual disability, SLES can be…

The NDIS has updated its rules and pricing for 2026–27, taking effect from 1 July 2026. For school leavers and their families, this means new guidance on School Leaver Employment…

Transitioning from school to work can be challenging for any young person – and autistic school leavers often have unique needs. The good news is that School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) exist…

Getting a part-time job is a major milestone for a young person with disability. For many school leavers, however, signing an employment contract or completing the first few shifts is…

For many families, finishing school brings exciting new possibilities – and tough questions. School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) and Inclusive Employment Australia (the new name for the former DES program) both offer employment help…

For a young person with disability, saying “I want to get a job” can be an important first step. But when an NDIS planning conversation or plan reassessment is approaching,…