School Leaver Employment Supports: What the latest report means for you.
If you or someone in your family are leaving school and looking to transition into work, the NDIS offers School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES). These supports help young people build confidence and develop skills to find and maintain a job. The latest SLES quarterly report, covering data from January to December 2023, was released on 1 November 2024. It looks at how 6,606 participants used these supports, what worked best and which factors led to successful employment outcomes. What is SLES? SLES are for young people with disability leaving school (generally in their final year or the equivalent) who want to explore or transition into work. It can include: Work experience: Opportunities to try different jobs and see what suits you best Skill-building workshops: Learning workplace communication, interview techniques, or budgeting Travel training: Learning to travel independently to and from work Workplace mentoring: Getting the right guidance and support on the job. The latest SLES quarterly report at a glance. The quarterly report shares data on how many people are accessing SLES, the types of supports they choose and how providers are helping participants achieve positive outcomes. Here are some highlights: 1. Participant outcomes. Of the 1,831 participants who have
