Who is eligible for School Leaver Employment Support?

SLES is generally for NDIS participants in their last year of school or within two years of leaving, and needs to be included as capacity building funding in the participant's plan.

How is SLES different from disability employment services?

SLES is a transition program focused on building work-readiness and skills over a set period, while general disability employment services focus on actively finding and keeping a job now.

Can SLES lead directly into a paid job?

Some SLES programs include work experience or placements that can lead to paid roles, but the program itself is focused on preparation and skill building rather than guaranteeing employment.

School leaver employment support (SLES) providers

School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) is a distinct NDIS-funded pathway aimed specifically at participants in their last year of school or in the two years after leaving, focused on building work skills and moving toward open or supported employment. It's different from general disability employment services aimed at adults already looking for a job now, since SLES is structured around a transition period with skill-building goals.

Families searching for this are usually planning ahead for a young person finishing school, wanting a provider who runs structured SLES programs rather than a general jobactive-style employment service. Programs often combine work experience placements, vocational training and building independence skills alongside the employment focus.

Check the provider runs a specific SLES program, not just general job placement
Ask what work experience or industry placements are included
Confirm SLES funding is included in the young person's NDIS plan under capacity building

What it costs

SLES is funded through NDIS capacity building supports and is typically structured as a set program cost over the participant's final school year and following two years, rather than a casual hourly rate, so cost depends on the specific program length and funding allocated in the plan.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for disability employment services.

1. atWork Australia - North Perth
4.6★ · 89 reviews

80
2. Good Company Disability Services Perth
4.8★ · 48 reviews

80
3. Arise Services
4.8★ · 48 reviews

79

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FAQ

Who is eligible for School Leaver Employment Support?: SLES is generally for NDIS participants in their last year of school or within two years of leaving, and needs to be included as capacity building funding in the participant's plan.
How is SLES different from disability employment services?: SLES is a transition program focused on building work-readiness and skills over a set period, while general disability employment services focus on actively finding and keeping a job now.
Can SLES lead directly into a paid job?: Some SLES programs include work experience or placements that can lead to paid roles, but the program itself is focused on preparation and skill building rather than guaranteeing employment.

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