What are Employment Assistance?

Life Without Barriers provides people with disability a range of supports to live independently and this includes empowering individuals through employment. Our Employment Assistance offer people of all working age personalised support to find and maintain employment.

Who are Employment Assistance for?

Employment Assistance caters for working-aged individuals with an employment goal in their NDIS plan.

The services are aimed at supporting people with disability to prepare for, find, and keep a job. These supports are tailored to meet the unique needs and goals of each participant, ensuring that they receive the right assistance at every stage of their employment journey.

What does it offer?

Our Employment Assistance may include:

  • Exploring career goals

  • Creating personalised career plans

  • Understanding the types of roles available

  • Accessing training, study and work experience options

  • Building independence and confidence to work.

  • Finding employment in open or supported employment settings.

  • Making changes to the work environment to ensure you're comfortable.

Why might I need it?

Benefits of Life Without Barriers Employment Assistance:

  • Increased Independence: Gain the skills and confidence needed to succeed in the workforce.

  • Social Inclusion: Build relationships and engage with the community through employment.

  • Financial Stability: Achieve financial independence through paid work.

  • Personal Growth: Develop new skills and discover new interests and capabilities.

How to access Employment Assistance

Our Employment Assistance cater to working-age individuals with an employment goal in their NDIS plan. If you're unsure about your specific situation, talk to us to discover how we can guide you through the NDIS process to access our Employment Assistance.

Have more questions or ready to begin? Reach out to our friendly Employment Pathways team today.