If you have a disability or health condition, you may be able to access government support and NDIS funding to help you find and keep meaningful work in Sydney. Services can include career counselling, resume preparation, interview support, and on-the-job coaching.

 You can find local providers via the JobAccess Provider Finder. NDIS Employment Supports: If you are an NDIS participant, funding can be used for “Finding and Keeping a Job”. This covers customized support to build practical skills, manage workplace challenges, and navigate career transitions. You can locate registered providers near you using the NDIS Provider Finder.

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Benefits of NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment

NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment services offer a range of benefits that support inclusion, confidence, and success in the workplace. Here are six key advantages.

Greater independence and autonomy

NDIS employment supports can help people with disability build independence by providing tailored assistance to find, secure, and keep meaningful work. This can increase confidence, strengthen decision-making, and improve quality of life both in and outside the workplace.

Personalised career development

These services support career development by aligning guidance, training, and job planning with each person’s skills, interests, and goals. This tailored approach can help participants build relevant skills, pursue suitable roles, and increase their chances of long-term success.

Support to overcome employment barriers

NDIS employment services can help identify and address barriers that may affect a person’s ability to find or keep a job, including physical, environmental, social, or personal challenges. By reducing these barriers, the services support more accessible and inclusive pathways to employment.

More inclusive workplaces

These services can also support workplace inclusion through adjustments, job customisation, and practical strategies that help employers and employees work well together. This creates environments where people with disability can contribute their strengths and participate more fully.

Sustainable employment outcomes

The focus is not only on getting a job, but also on keeping it. Ongoing support can help participants manage workplace challenges, build confidence, and continue developing in their roles, leading to greater stability and achievement over time.

Smoother transition to open employment

For people moving from supported employment, such as an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE), into open employment, NDIS services can provide practical assistance during the transition. This may include training, planning, and ongoing guidance to help participants adjust, explore more opportunities, and build confidence in a new work environment.

Who is Eligible for NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment?

Eligibility for NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment services is based on specific criteria.

Disability criteria: You must have a significant and permanent disability that substantially affects your ability to take part in employment without support.

Age requirement: You must be under 65 when you first apply.

Australian residency: You must be an Australian citizen, a permanent resident, or hold a Protected Special Category Visa.

Functional impairment: Your disability must cause a functional impairment that affects your ability to participate effectively in work-related activities.

What Does NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment Include?

NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment includes a range of supports such as training, counselling, and practical assistance to help people with disability find, secure, and keep meaningful work. It also supports transitions from supported employment, including Australian Disability Enterprises (ADEs), to open employment to promote greater independence.

What is NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment?

NDIS Assist Access/Maintain Employment services support people with disability to find, prepare for, and keep meaningful work. These services can help participants build skills through training, explore career options, and receive ongoing support to maintain employment. Career counselling helps align job goals with individual strengths, interests, and aspirations, while training programs build the qualifications and practical skills needed for work. The services also help address barriers to employment and promote more inclusive workplaces.

These services also support people to stay in work by helping them manage workplace challenges and build long-term success. Workplace adjustments can be tailored to individual needs to create a more accessible and inclusive environment.