NDIS support service

Assistance with employment

Support to build work readiness, routines, confidence and participation in employment-related activities.

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Service areaNorthern Territory locations, subject to current capacity
How to startEnquiry, professional referral or request a call
FundingDiscussed against your plan, goals and service agreement
What it is

Practical support toward work-related goals

Employment support can help participants explore goals, build routines, prepare for work-related activities and increase confidence. It should be realistic, strengths-based and tailored to the participant.

Who this service may suit

This service may suit participants with goals connected to work readiness, volunteering, routines, communication or confidence.

  • Participants exploring employment or volunteering goals.
  • People building routines, travel confidence or workplace readiness.
  • Participants needing support with job-related appointments or preparation.
  • Support coordinators seeking practical goal-focused support.

What support can include

Support is agreed with each participant. Depending on goals, assessed needs, location and capacity, it may include:

  • Goal planning and routine building.
  • Support to prepare for interviews or workplace communication.
  • Travel training and appointment support where agreed.
  • Confidence building and skill development.

What this page does not promise

  • It does not guarantee a job, interview or paid employment outcome.
  • It does not replace specialist employment services where those are required.
  • It does not make funding or plan guarantees.
  • It does not include workplace tasks outside the agreed scope.

Where and when it is available

Employment support availability depends on goals, location, schedule and worker matching.

Confirm current capacity

Availability can change. Tell us the suburb or postcode, preferred start date and support required so the intake team can give an accurate answer.

Funding and service agreements

Funding should be checked against the participant plan and goals. Public content must not promise guaranteed participant outcomes.

EPNT does not guarantee plan funding, plan approval or participant outcomes. Before support starts, the service, price, responsibilities and cancellation terms should be documented in a service agreement.

Our approach

We focus on realistic steps, participant strengths and the support needed to move toward work-related goals at a sustainable pace.

  • Start with the participant’s goals, preferences and communication needs.
  • Explain scope, availability, costs and next steps in plain English.
  • Protect privacy and collect only the information needed at each stage.
  • Review support arrangements as circumstances and goals change.

Common questions

Does EPNT guarantee employment?

No. We can support skill building and work-related goals, but cannot guarantee jobs or outcomes.

Can support include volunteering?

Where aligned with goals and suitable opportunities, volunteering-related support can be discussed.

Ready to discuss support?

Tell us what support you are looking for, where it is needed and how you would prefer us to contact you.