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NDIS Employment Support Capacity Building & Core Supports

Support that builds Assist Access /
Maintain Employment

Practical NDIS employment support to help participants prepare for work, build confidence, and maintain consistent participation. Sunrise works at your pace with respectful, person-centred assistance.

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Confidence in support

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NDIS Funded Service

Employment support outcomes

Progress that is practical and measurable

These indicators show how NDIS employment support can build confidence, consistency, and long-term participation.

2,400+

participants supported with work readiness and employment-related routines.

98%

reported stronger confidence after regular employment assistance and review check-ins.

150+

support workers, coordinators, and service leaders helping participants stay work-ready.

12,000+

hours of employment-focused support delivered with dependable scheduling and continuity.

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About Employment Support NDIS Employment Support

What is
Assist Access / Maintain Employment?

Assist Access / Maintain Employment is NDIS employment assistance that helps participants prepare for work pathways and stay engaged in employment-related activities.

"Good employment support starts with the person, their pace, and goals that matter in real life."

Support can include work-readiness routines, communication practice, confidence building, and practical planning linked to independence and participation goals in your NDIS plan.

Work readiness Routine support Communication skills Maintain employment

Employment goal planning

We break bigger employment goals into clear, manageable steps that fit daily life.

Routine and reliability

Practical coaching to improve punctuality, planning, and consistency around commitments.

Communication confidence

Support to build clearer interaction in interviews, team settings, and structured activities.

If listed in your budget, this NDIS employment support can be delivered through your approved plan funding.

Plan or Self Managed

Who This Support Is For

Who can benefit from
employment assistance?

This service supports participants building confidence, structure, and steady engagement with employment goals.

Primary audience

Participants preparing for work pathways

Ideal for people who want support to build routines, confidence, and practical readiness before entering work, training, or structured employment activities.

Work readiness Confidence Independence

Not sure if this fits your goals? Our team can talk through your plan, current routines, and employment pathway options with no pressure.

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Maintaining consistency

People in work, study, or training

Useful for participants who need support to stay on track with attendance, timing, communication, and weekly commitments.

Growing independence

Participants building long-term work confidence

A strong fit for people developing communication, self-direction, and practical skills that support future employment participation.

What This Support Can Include

Support that
can include

Each plan is tailored. These are common ways Sunrise delivers NDIS employment assistance to help participants access and maintain employment-related opportunities.

Employment goal planning support

Break goals into clear steps, weekly actions, and practical routines that keep progress visible and achievable.

Goal mapping Next actions

Routine and punctuality support

Build dependable habits around preparation, time awareness, and showing up for scheduled commitments.

Job-related confidence building

Practice skills that reduce anxiety and improve confidence in structured work or training environments.

Communication and interaction support

Strengthen practical communication for interviews, team conversations, instructions, and feedback moments.

Maintain employment engagement

Use check-ins and practical adjustments to stay consistent with employment goals over time.

Travel confidence for work activities

Support to plan and practice transport routines linked to work, training, appointments, or placements.

Your plan stays personal

These are common inclusions. Your support is tailored to your NDIS plan, pace, and employment goals.

Discuss your goals
Employment outcomes

Benefits that support real work goals

Good support is more than task completion. It builds confidence, routine, and steady participation over time.

Outcome lens

Progress that feels practical, steady, and achievable.

Each session is designed to strengthen work readiness, improve weekly consistency, and support greater independence around employment pathways.

Job-related confidence 84% more confidence in work tasks
Routine consistency 79% steadier attendance habits
Communication readiness 87% clearer workplace communication

What this often feels like

More structure, less stress, and clearer momentum toward employment and independence goals.

Confidence

Participants feel more ready for structured work activities.

Consistent support helps reduce hesitation and build confidence in work-related environments.

Small wins compound Readiness grows through practice and trust.
Reliability

Work-related routines become easier to keep each week.

Planning, reminders, and practical structure help participants stay consistent over time.

Independence

Participants build stronger voice and self-direction.

Support stays participant-led, helping people make decisions and take ownership of next steps.

Inclusion

Families and support teams can see steady, shared progress.

Clear communication keeps everyone aligned around employment goals without unnecessary pressure.

Steady support. Stronger routine. Progress toward employment goals.

Sunrise Life Care support worker sharing a calm conversation with a participant
Support worker walking alongside a participant through a community outing
Participant and support worker reviewing weekly plans together
Participant building confidence during a supported local visit
Support worker and participant adjusting plans together with care
Current focus Goal-led planning

We align support with employment goals, daily routines, and practical next steps that feel achievable.

Practical coaching Support built around real routines, not generic checklists.
Clear communication Participants and teams stay aligned on progress and next steps.
How Sunrise works

Our team is respectful, encouraging, and flexible so support remains practical, person-centred, and consistent.

Our Approach

How Sunrise Life Care delivers this support

We combine person-centred planning, practical coaching, and regular review so participants can build and maintain employment momentum.

Participant-led Practical coaching Flexible pacing
01

Goal-led planning

We clarify employment goals and define practical actions that make progress visible week by week.

02

Routine coaching

We support punctuality, planning, and reliability so work-related participation feels sustainable.

03

Workplace communication

Participants build confidence in speaking up, asking questions, and engaging in structured settings.

04

Team collaboration

We keep participants, families, and coordinators aligned through clear and respectful updates.

05

Review and adjust

As goals evolve, we refine supports to protect continuity and keep momentum moving forward.

Simple Process

How it works

A clear pathway from first contact to steady, tailored employment assistance.

Participant journey

Each step builds practical momentum, from clarifying goals to maintaining consistent participation.

01 Talk with us

Start with a goals-first conversation

We listen to what you want from employment support and where you need practical help right now.

Phone or in-person Referrals welcome
02 Plan support

Build the right support approach

Together we map routines, communication needs, and practical actions that align with employment goals.

Aligned to goals Clear next steps
03 Begin support

Start tailored employment assistance

Support begins with practical coaching, confidence building, and routines that fit your pace.

Practical coaching Routine ready
04 Review progress

Track outcomes and refine support

We review what is working, adjust where needed, and keep support aligned with your employment pathway.

Ongoing reviews Flexible adjustments

Building Independence

Goals and independence

Employment support should keep building confidence, participation, and long-term independence.

Future-facing support

Employment progress should feel steady, practical, and participant-led.

That can mean improving routine reliability, communication confidence, and participation in work-related opportunities at a pace that feels sustainable.

Confidence Small employment wins are recognised and reinforced.
Consistency Reliable routines become easier to maintain each week.
Participation More engagement in work, training, and structured activities.
Work readiness support Job-related confidence Routine stability Communication skills Greater independence
Goal area 01

Work readiness and routine

Strengthen planning, preparation, and punctuality so participants can approach work-related commitments more confidently.

Momentum marker Steadier starts each week
Goal area 02

Communication and workplace confidence

Build practical communication for interviews, team settings, and structured tasks linked to employment pathways.

Momentum marker More confident participation
Goal area 03

Maintain employment pathways

Support helps participants stay engaged with training, placements, or work opportunities while building long-term independence.

Momentum marker Progress that keeps building

Real-life scenarios

Assist Access / Maintain Employment is most valuable in everyday moments. These examples show how practical support can build confidence and consistency.

Support worker helping a participant prepare for the day Morning rhythm
Routine support Before shifts, training, or interviews

A participant builds a reliable pre-work routine

Morning support focused on preparation, planning, and timing helped reduce stress and improve consistency around employment commitments.

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Participant enjoying a supported visit to a local cafe
Small steps, repeated gently
Community access Travel linked to work goals

Travel confidence opens up more options

Step-by-step travel practice made it easier to attend placements, training sessions, and work-related appointments.

Team alignment Clear updates, low admin stress

Everyone stays aligned around work goals

Regular check-ins help participants, families, and coordinators track progress and respond early when needs shift.

No. You can contact Sunrise while you are still exploring options. We can help map support that builds readiness and participation before or during employment-related activities.

NDIS employment support Plan managed Self managed

Yes. Support is person-centred and can be tailored to communication style, confidence level, routine, and individual employment goals.

Person-centred Flexible routines Goal-focused

Yes. The service focuses on routine reliability, practical planning, and regular review to help participants stay engaged with work pathways over time.

Maintain employment support Routine coaching Regular check-ins

Absolutely. We can support interview communication, workplace interaction, confidence in asking for help, and practical readiness for structured environments.

Work readiness support Communication confidence Practical coaching

Start with a short conversation. We discuss your goals, current supports, and NDIS plan context, then map the best way to begin tailored assistance.

No-pressure chat Goals first Clear next steps

Still need help?

Prefer a person instead of another dropdown?

Reach out and we can discuss your goals, plan options, and whether this employment support is the right fit now.

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Practical, person-centred NDIS employment support
Ready when you are

Build confidence to access and maintain employment.

If you are exploring this service for yourself or someone you support, Sunrise can help map clear next steps aligned to employment and independence goals.

Response window Usually within 1 business day
Service area Brisbane and surrounds
Approach Respectful, practical, goal-focused support
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