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School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports helping young participants build skills and confidence for employment after school.

Early intervention and family support services for NDIS participants

About this service

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is an NDIS-funded support for Year 12 leavers designed to build skills and confidence for employment. SLES focuses on work readiness — not immediate job placement — through tailored activities that develop capacity over up to two years.

Able Aide delivers SLES that respects each participant's interests, strengths, and employment goals while building practical workplace skills.

How School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) supports you

  • Work readiness focus

    Develop skills in communication, teamwork, time management, and workplace expectations.

  • Individualised pathway

    Activities tailored to your interests — whether open employment, supported employment, or further training.

  • Community and workplace exposure

    Work experience, volunteering, and community activities that build real-world confidence.

  • Transition planning

    Prepare for the move from school to work or further education with structured support.

Who this service is for

  • NDIS participants in their final year of school or recently left school
  • Young people with SLES funding in their NDIS plan
  • Schools and transition teachers referring students for post-school support
  • Families supporting a young person's employment goals

What's included

  • Individual employment pathway planning
  • Work readiness skill development
  • Work experience and volunteer placements
  • Resume and interview preparation
  • Travel training for commuting to work
  • Coordination with DES and other employment services at transition

How it works

  1. Pathway planning

    Identify employment interests, strengths, and goals to create an individual SLES plan.

  2. Skill building

    Structured activities developing workplace skills through practice and feedback.

  3. Work exposure

    Arrange work experience, site visits, and community participation aligned to your goals.

  4. Transition out

    Connect with Disability Employment Services (DES) or further education as SLES concludes.

Related NDIS services

Many participants combine school leaver employment supports (sles) with other supports from Able Aide. Explore related services below or view our full service list .

New to the NDIS? Read our NDIS guide or contact our team to discuss your plan.

Frequently asked questions

How long can I receive SLES?
SLES is typically funded for up to two years after leaving school, depending on your plan and progress toward employment goals.
Will SLES get me a job?
SLES builds work readiness and capacity. It is not a job placement service. At the end of SLES, participants often transition to Disability Employment Services (DES) for job search support.
Can schools refer students for SLES?
Yes. Schools, transition teachers, and support coordinators can refer to referrals@ableaide.com.au. The participant must have SLES funding in their NDIS plan.

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Contact us to discuss School Leaver Employment Supports for participants in western Melbourne.

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