- Explore career interests and employment pathways
- Build workplace communication skills
- Develop confidence and independence
- Learn travel and transport skills
Youth Employment Program Available Now
Practical support for teens and young adults to explore jobs, build work skills and move towards meaningful employment.
- Immediate availability in many locations
- Dedicated Employment Coach to support your goals
- Build confidence, independence and workplace skills
- Learning and skill development in real-world environments
- NDIS Registered Provider
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Support shaped around your goals
Every young person has unique strengths, interests and aspirations for the future. We take the time to understand what matters to them and provide practical support to build confidence, independence and work-ready skills.
You may benefit from the Youth Employment Program if you’d like support to:
- Prepare resumes and job applications
- Practise interview skills
- Gain real-world work experience
- Prepare for life after school
What positive change could look like
Young people join the program with different goals. Positive change might look like:
- Feeling more confident about work and the future
- Understanding career interests and strengths
- Becoming more independent in everyday life
- Building workplace and social skills
- Learning to travel independently
- Gaining practical work experience
- Preparing for employment after school
- Working towards meaningful employment opportunities
We focus on what matters most to you.
One team around you
Our youth employment program can be taken on its own, alongside other employment supports, or together with therapy services.
If you choose to take therapy services, you’ll be supported by a youth team who works together on your work and life goals, guided by a youth lead practitioner.
With everyone on the same page, you’ll receive clear direction and consistent support to help you make the most of your NDIS funded supports.
Learning through real-world experiences
We believe the best way to build confidence and employment skills is through real experiences.
Support may be delivered:
- In the community
- At education settings
- In workplaces
- Through individual coaching sessions
- In group activities
- Through telehealth, where appropriate.
We work alongside you and your support network so strategies can become part of the routines and activities you already know.
Getting started with our Youth Employment Program is easy
Why choose Everyday Independence
25+ years support positive change
For more than 25 years we’ve been supporting people with disability and their families to achieve meaningful outcomes in everyday life.
One team around you
Our Employment Coaches and Youth Team work together to help young people build confidence, independence and the skills needed to work towards employment and future goals.
Therapy where life happens
Young people learn best in real-world environments. That’s why we deliver support at home, education settings, workplaces and in the community.
We support you too
We support parents and carers too. We help you understand NDIS supports, build confidence and learn practical strategies that can be used every day.
Frequently asked questions about our Youth Employment Program
Why is youth employment support important for young people with disability?
Young people with disability are twice as likely to be unemployed as their peers*, and many NDIS participants who are eligible for employment support aren’t currently accessing it. We see this as a missed opportunity to break down barriers, build skills, and create real pathways into work, study, or volunteering.
We’re here to help change the story and ensure young people with disability have the same opportunity to succeed in work as everyone else.
*Source: Australia’s Disability Strategy
Who is an employment coach?
Our employment coaches are part of your team, helping you get ready for work and move towards open employment.
An employment coach will develop a program and provide services to help you achieve your employment goal. They will help you build employability skills, transport training to get to work, on the job support, training and more.
We have selected our employment coaches for their lived and learned experience, developed through working in employment, disability, or coaching environments.
What is work experience and how does it work?
As part of your program, we’ll organise a placement that matches your interests and goals, connect you with a suitable employer, and cover your WorkCover insurance.
Your employment coach will support you during each shift, helping you learn new skills, gain hands-on experience, and grow your confidence in a safe and supportive environment.
Who is eligible for the Youth Employment Program?
NDIS participants aged 15-22 who have an employment or vocational goal in their NDIS plan are eligible for employment support funding. People 26 years and above who have the right funding can also access our Employment Program.
How is the youth employment program different at Everyday Independence?
Our youth employment program provides skill building, work experience opportunities, and hands-on support in real workplaces.
The program can be taken on its own, alongside other employment supports, or together with therapy services.
If you choose to take therapy services, you’ll be supported by a youth team who works together on your work and life goals, guided by a youth lead practitioner.
With everyone on the same page, you’ll receive clear direction and consistent support to help you make the most of your NDIS funded supports.
Do I need to know what job I want before starting?
No. You don’t need to have it all figured out. We’ll work with you to explore your interests, strengths, and options so you can discover the right pathway for you.
How long does the program run for?
The program typically runs for one to two years, giving you time to build skills, confidence, and independence at your own pace.
How many hours of support will I receive?
Support is flexible and based on your goals, often including up to seven hours per week with your employment coach.
What happens in my first initial appointment with an employment coach?
Your first appointment is about getting to know you. We’ll talk about your goals, strengths, interests, and what support you might need. From there, we’ll start building a plan that feels realistic and achievable for you.
What funding do i need to access the youth employment program?
To access to our youth employment program, you need NDIS Capacity Building – Finding and Keeping a Job – Employment Assistance funding. This was previously known as SLES (School Leaver Employment Support).
Don’t have employment goals or employment funding in your NDIS plan yet? That’s okay – we can help you understand your options and support you to include them in your plan.
What is the cancellation policy for employment coach sessions?
We understand that plans can change. To keep things fair and make sure appointments are available for others, we ask for at least 7 days’ notice if you need to cancel or reschedule your Employment Coach session.
Cancellations made within 7 days may be treated as a short notice cancellation.
What kind of jobs can I get support into?
We work with you to build the skills, confidence, and experience needed for open employment. The focus is on helping you develop the capabilities to move into work that suits your interests, strengths, and goals.
What areas do you support?
We support people living across VIC, NSW, QLD, SA, ACT, WA, and TAS.
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