If you want to explore work, keep a job or change what you do, start with the assistance you need. You might want help with routines, learning a task, communication or getting to work.
Different services have different responsibilities. NDIS employment support is not a promise of a job and does not replace everything an employer or mainstream employment service should provide.
Describe the task or barrier
Explain what you want to do and where you need help. An example such as understanding instructions in a workplace is more useful than a broad request for confidence.
Your interests and choices matter. Paid work, study and volunteering are different options, and you shouldn’t be directed into one without a conversation about what you want.
Check who is responsible
Employers have responsibilities for reasonable adjustments. Mainstream employment programs can also provide assistance. The NDIS considers eligible disability-related support that is not another service’s responsibility.
The NDIA’s employment support guide explains these distinctions. Ask how they apply to the particular support you are considering.
Ask what the service involves
Find out who will work with you, what they are qualified to do and how activities connect to your goals. Ask about costs, time, communication and how you can give feedback.
If support happens at a workplace, agree what information can be shared with the employer and how privacy will be protected. A worker should understand the boundaries of their role.
Check your plan before committing
Not every employment-related activity is claimable from every budget. Confirm funding, available amounts and any stated supports in your plan.
Vana Care provides direct daily living and community support rather than a general employment placement service. If you’re asking about assistance we might provide, contact us. If you want to work for Vana Care, the separate careers page explains how to apply.
