School Leaver with a Disability? Download Our SLES Checklist to Help You Find the Job!
Looking for your first job after school? The free SLES Checklist shows how NDIS-funded supports can help you build confidence, gain work experience, and start your career journey.
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Ready to Start Work After School — But Not Sure Where to Begin?
Leaving school can feel exciting yet overwhelming, especially when you’re unsure what comes next. Many school leavers with disabilities — and their families — ask the same questions: Am I eligible for SLES? What does it cover? How do I get SLES funding added to my NDIS plan? What kind of support will I actually receive? The Next Gen SLES Checklist & Guide answers these questions and more, helping you understand every step of the journey from school to employment.
Why Download the SLES Checklist & Guide
This free, easy-to-follow resource explains how School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) works, who qualifies, and how Next Gen Youth Employment can help you build skills, confidence, and real work experience through personalised support and placements. You’ll also find practical advice on getting started with the NDIS, tips for preparing for work, and insights into how to choose the right SLES provider. Whether you’re a student ready to take the next step or a parent wanting clear answers, this guide helps you plan ahead and feel confident about your child’s transition to employment.
Customised Work Experience & Employment
At Next Gen Youth Employment, we specialise in empowering young people with disabilities to transition confidently into the workforce. Our tailored School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program offers the guidance, tools, and encouragement needed for success. This is our primary service, not an add-on, which allows us to focus all our efforts on delivering results—see how we do it.
Retail
Hospitality
Trades
Logistics
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Customer Service
Apprenticeships
We Believe in You
We are all born different, and each of us is a human being deserving of happiness and fulfilment! Each of us contributes something unique to the world, making it a beautiful place to live and thrive. While we may face challenges in some areas, we all possess exceptional talents in things we love to do.
At Next Gen Youth Employment, we feel incredibly proud to witness our clients growing in confidence and happiness, acquiring new skills, and engaging in work they enjoy. Most importantly, seeing the smiles on their faces and the faces of their families motivates us to do everything we can to help our clients succeed! We believe in you!
Jayden was unsure about his career path after finishing school. With guidance and support from Next Gen Youth Employment’s SLES programme, he explored various roles, attended job trials, and developed his life and communication skills. Today, Jayden is thriving as a warehouse assistant at a local logistics company, confident in his abilities and proud of his achievements.
Meet Jayden — From Uncertainty to Success
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Build Skills. Gain Confidence. Get Job-Ready.
The Next Gen SLES experience is designed to set you up for success. Whether you dream of working in retail, hospitality, trades, or administration, we’ll help you gain the knowledge, independence, and experience employers look for. Through personalised coaching, themed workshops, and real industry placements, you’ll not only learn how to work — you’ll learn what kind of work inspires you. By the end of your SLES journey, you’ll have a stronger resume, real references, and the confidence to step into the world of employment. With Next Gen Youth Employment, you’re not just preparing for a job — you’re building your future.
