What are Employment Preparation supports?

Finding a job, transitioning from school to adult life, or changing careers can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. At Kurrajong, we offer tailored NDIS employment support that helps people with disability build real-world job skills, gain confidence, and take meaningful steps toward employment. Whether you’re a school leaver just starting your journey or an adult exploring new opportunities, our team is here to support you every step of the way.

We take the time to get to know you—and your support network—so we can understand your goals and provide the right support to help you succeed. You can access Employment Preparation support at any adult age, or join our Youth Employment Assistance program for up to two years after finishing school. Both options include access to hands-on Workplace Experience in the community to help you build independence, discover your strengths, and prepare for work in a way that’s tailored to you.

Available Services

Current Employment Preparation Locations

Please contact us directly to inquire about options, as not all services are available in all locations

Employment Preparation

Employment Preparation is our tailored support for adults with disability who are looking to build skills and explore employment pathways. We support you to get job-ready and help you succeed in either open employment or supported employment.

You’ll work with our team to build the skills that matter most to you and access real-world experiences through our network of local businesses and social enterprises.

With Employment Preparation, you can learn:

  • Job Readiness

    Learn job readiness skills like resume writing, interview preparation, time management and professional presentation

  • Workplace Skills

    Build workplace skills like teamwork, communication, Work Health & Safety awareness, First Aid, and White Card training

  • Job Searching and Application Techniques

    Practice job searching and application techniques, including how to use online job platforms and approach employers directly

  • Digital and Tech Confidence

    Gain digital and tech confidence, including computer basics and cyber safety

  • Transport Assistance

    Explore transport options through travel training, public transport support, and even license preparation using our driving simulator

  • Barista Training

    Gain hospitality experience using our own barista training setup

Youth Employment Assistance at Kurrajong

We know that the transition from school to adult life is an important and often challenging time. It’s when teenagers are beginning to think of themselves as adults and decide what path they want to take for their life.

This can also be a nervous time for the support network of young adults with a disability as they support their loved one in navigating the transition to work.

We know that providing support to this network as well as the young adult is essential to making sure moving into work is a positive transition for everyone involved.

We take the time to sit and listen to the young adult and their support network and carers to ensure a strong plan is developed to reach their employment goals. We also schedule regular progress reviews to make sure we’re meeting the targets in our plan.

Through the Youth Employment Assistance program, you will learn:

  • Employability skills like punctuality, acceptable workplace behaviour, personal presentation and resume building skills and interview techniques.
  • Travel Training includes learning what transport options are available to you, how to safely travel, license training and carpooling with workmates.
  • Workplace skills like teamwork, the importance of communication, why there is Work, Health and Safety in the workplace and what it means to you and training like First Aid and White Card.

A large and important part of the Youth Employment Assistance program is supporting you through voluntary work experience. We’ll work with you to understand what your interests are and then work to find you a work placement with local employers. This is a great opportunity for you to try out some different jobs and decide what you like best, all while learning valuable skills.

Need help getting there?

Transport is part of the support you receive at Kurrajong. Whether it’s getting to our service hubs, your workplace, appointments, classes or community activities, we’ll help make it happen. Transport is included across all our services and can be funded through your NDIS Core Supports.

NDIS Support Categories

  • Finding and Keeping a Job

We know that navigating the NDIS can be tricky, but we’re here to help! Visit our NDIS page to learn more.

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