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SCHOOL LEAVER EMPLOYMENT SUPPORTS

Building Confidence & Skills for Life After School

Leaving school is a big transition, and knowing what comes next can feel overwhelming. Mind & Body Support provides personalised School Leaver Employment Supports in Melbourne to help young people with disability build the skills, confidence and independence needed for life beyond school.

Whether your goal is paid employment, volunteering, work experience or further training, we provide practical support based on your strengths, interests and abilities. From developing workplace skills to gaining real-world experience, we'll work alongside you as you take the next steps towards greater independence.

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School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) Melbourne

Finishing school doesn’t mean you need to have your future figured out straight away.

For some young people with disability, moving from the familiar structure of school into employment, training or adult life can involve learning an entirely new set of skills. This might include communicating in a workplace, travelling independently, following instructions, managing time or simply becoming comfortable in an unfamiliar environment.

Our School Leaver Employment Supports focus on preparing you for what’s next.

We can help you explore your strengths and interests, identify meaningful employment goals and gradually develop the practical skills you need to participate more independently in the workplace and community.

The goal isn’t simply to find you a job. It’s to help you develop the confidence, skills and experience to prepare for, find and maintain meaningful employment.

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What Are School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)?

School Leaver Employment Supports, commonly known as SLES, are designed to support young people with disability as they transition from school towards employment.

SLES can provide individualised work readiness support focused on developing the practical and personal skills needed to participate in employment, work experience, volunteering or further training.

Depending on your individual goals and support needs, this could involve developing workplace communication, learning how to manage routines, preparing a resume, practising interviews, gaining work experience or becoming more confident travelling to and from work.

At Mind & Body Support, SLES isn’t a one-size-fits-all employment program.

Your support is shaped around where you are now and where you’d like to go next.

PRACTICAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT

What Can We Help You With?

Our SLES Melbourne support can focus on the areas that are most important to your individual employment goals.

01 Career Exploration

Discover Your Strengths & Interests

Explore your interests, strengths and abilities while discovering different industries, roles and employment pathways that may be a good fit for you.

02 Work Skills

Build Practical Workplace Skills

Develop practical skills such as communication, organisation, teamwork, time management and problem-solving that can help you participate confidently in a workplace.

03 Work Experience

Find Volunteering & Work Experience

Explore suitable volunteering and work experience opportunities where you can practise your skills, experience different workplaces and learn by doing.

04 Job Applications

Resume & Job Application Support

Learn how to search for opportunities, understand job advertisements, prepare a resume and complete applications with the level of support you need.

05 Interviews

Build Interview Confidence

Prepare for interviews through practice, communication support and learning how to confidently answer questions about yourself, your strengths and your experience.

06 Workplace Skills

Understand Workplace Expectations

Learn about punctuality, presentation, workplace communication, following instructions, completing tasks and other expectations you may experience at work.

07 Independence

Travel & Workplace Independence

Build confidence managing employment-related routines, including preparing for work, travelling to and from a workplace and becoming more independent throughout your day.

08 On-the-Job Support

Support When You Start Working

Receive practical support as you adjust to workplace routines, responsibilities and expectations, with a focus on gradually developing greater confidence and independence.

PREPARING FOR LIFE AFTER SCHOOL

Building Work Readiness Skills for Young Adults With Disability

Preparing for employment involves much more than finding a job. School Leaver Employment Supports can help young people develop practical skills, routines, confidence and workplace behaviours that support the transition from school into adult life and employment.

01

Communication Skills

Practising workplace conversations, asking questions, listening and communicating with others.

02

Time Management

Understanding schedules, arriving on time and managing routines and responsibilities.

03

Workplace Expectations

Developing an understanding of reliability, presentation, teamwork and appropriate workplace behaviour.

04

Travel & Community Skills

Building confidence navigating the community and travelling to activities or employment where appropriate.

05

Job Preparation

Support around resumes, applications, interview preparation and understanding the employment process.

06

Following Instructions

Practising how to understand tasks, clarify instructions and work through responsibilities step by step.

07

Confidence & Independence

Developing confidence to make decisions, solve problems and take greater ownership of everyday responsibilities.

08

Individual Employment Goals

Support is shaped around the young person's strengths, interests, aspirations and approved goals.

THE GOAL

A Supported Transition From School Into Adult Life

For some participants, the next step may be employment. For others, the focus may begin with building routines, confidence, community participation or independent living skills. Support can be adapted as goals and abilities develop.

Work Experience & Volunteering Opportunities

Building Confidence Through Real-World Experience

Sometimes the best way to learn about work is to experience it.

Work experience and volunteering can give participants an opportunity to practise workplace skills in real environments while discovering what they enjoy, what they’re good at and where they may need additional support.

Mind & Body Support can help participants explore suitable opportunities based on their interests and goals.

During these experiences, support may focus on:

  • Developing workplace routines
  • Communicating with colleagues and supervisors
  • Following instructions
  • Completing tasks
  • Managing time and breaks
  • Becoming comfortable in unfamiliar environments
  • Developing confidence around new people
  • Understanding different types of workplaces
  • Building practical experience and a work history
  • Identifying strengths and areas for further development

These experiences can provide valuable stepping stones towards future employment while allowing participants to learn by doing.

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YOUR EMPLOYMENT JOURNEY

From School to Work — Support at Every Step

Finding your pathway after school is a journey. We can support you through each stage, focusing on the skills and experiences that are most relevant to you.

01

Discover

Explore your interests, strengths, abilities and what you'd like your future to look like.

02

Prepare

Build communication, independence and foundational workplace skills.

03

Experience

Gain practical exposure through volunteering, work experience and different workplace environments.

04

Apply

Develop skills for job searching, resumes, applications and interviews.

05

Start

Build confidence transitioning into a workplace and understanding your role and responsibilities.

06

Grow

Continue developing your skills, confidence and independence as you gain more experience.

Building Confidence for Life Beyond School in Melbourne

Leaving school is a major transition, and preparing for employment involves more than learning how to write a resume or apply for a job. At Mind & Body Support, we help young people build the practical skills, confidence and independence they can use across work and everyday life.

Our School Leaver Employment Supports can focus on workplace communication, time management, following routines, travelling to and from work, problem-solving and building confidence in new environments. Support is tailored to each participant’s strengths, interests and employment goals, helping them take meaningful steps towards work, further training, volunteering or greater independence in the community.

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SLES Employment Support Tailored to You

There isn't one pathway that works for every school leaver. Our SLES support starts with understanding you — your interests, strengths, goals, support needs and the pace that feels right for you.

Your Interests

We explore the industries, activities and types of work you genuinely enjoy or would like to learn more about, helping you discover employment pathways that feel meaningful and engaging.

Your Strengths

We identify the abilities, qualities and skills you already have and explore how these strengths may translate into practical workplace skills and different employment opportunities.

Your Goals

Your goal might be paid employment, volunteering, work experience, vocational training or further education. We shape your support around what you want to achieve and the pathway you would like to explore.

Your Support Needs

Together, we can identify the areas where additional coaching, practice or assistance may help you build confidence, develop new skills and participate more independently.

Your Pace

Developing workplace skills takes time. We support you to progress at a pace that reflects your individual abilities, confidence and needs rather than expecting everyone to follow the same timeline.

Your employment journey should be built around you.

Support for Different Employment Pathways in Melbourne

Success after school doesn’t look the same for everyone. We can help participants explore different pathways depending on their interests, abilities and goals.

Paid Employment

Build the skills, confidence and experience needed to prepare for suitable paid employment and work towards maintaining employment over time.

Work Experience

Experience real workplaces, practise employment skills and explore different industries before deciding which direction you'd like to pursue.

Volunteering

Develop skills, confidence, experience and community connections while contributing to an organisation or cause that interests you.

Further Education & Training

Build the independence, organisation and confidence needed to explore TAFE, vocational training or other learning opportunities that may support your future employment goals.

MORE THAN EMPLOYMENT

Building Skills for Everyday Life

Preparing for employment can help build skills that are valuable across many areas of adult life.

Independence
Confidence
Communication Skills
Social Skills
Decision-Making
Community Participation
Personal Responsibility
Travel Confidence
Organisation
Everyday Routines
Goal Setting

Skills That Support More Than Work

Through SLES and employment-related support, participants may have opportunities to build confidence, independence, communication, organisation and other practical skills that can support everyday life as well as future employment.

Our SLES services can also work alongside Capacity Building & Life Skills Development , Community Access & Transport and Social & Recreational Support to help participants build greater independence across different areas of everyday life.

Funding Options

Flexible Funding Options for SLES

Whether you're accessing the NDIS or funding your support privately, Mind & Body Support makes it easier to access personalised School Leaver Employment Supports. We work with participants across a range of funding arrangements, providing practical support to build workplace skills, confidence, independence and real-world experience based on individual employment goals.

Self-Managed NDIS

Choose School Leaver Employment Supports that align with your goals, interests and individual support needs. As a self-managed participant, you remain in control of your funding while accessing personalised support focused on work readiness, practical skills, confidence and greater independence.

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Plan-Managed NDIS

If you're plan-managed, we'll work with your plan manager to make accessing SLES simple and straightforward. Our team takes care of the invoicing process, allowing you to focus on developing workplace skills, exploring employment pathways and preparing for life after school.

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Self-Funded Employment Support

Our employment and work-readiness support is also available to individuals and families who choose to pay privately. Whether you're not accessing NDIS funding or simply prefer a self-funded option, we can provide flexible support tailored to your employment goals, abilities and individual needs.

Not Sure Which Funding Option Is Right For You?

Whether you're self-managed, plan-managed or privately funding your support, our team can help you understand your options and explore the right employment support for your goals. Get in touch today to discuss how our SLES support can help you build skills, confidence and independence as you transition from school towards employment, volunteering, work experience or further training.

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School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) FAQs

  • Q. What are School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)?

    School Leaver Employment Supports, commonly known as SLES, are designed to help young people with disability transition from school into employment, volunteering, work experience, training or further education. Support can focus on building workplace skills, confidence, independence and practical experience based on the participant’s individual goals.

  • Q. Who is SLES suitable for?

    SLES may be suitable for school leavers with disability who would benefit from additional support to prepare for employment and adult life. Each participant may have different goals, strengths and support needs, so the type of assistance provided should be tailored to the individual.

  • Q. Is SLES just about finding a job?

    No. SLES is not simply a job-finding service. A major focus is building the skills, confidence and experience needed to prepare for, find and maintain employment. This may include communication, teamwork, organisation, travel training, interview preparation, workplace expectations and greater independence.

  • Q. What skills can I develop through SLES?

    Participants may work on a wide range of skills, including workplace communication, teamwork, time management, organisation, following instructions, problem-solving, interview skills, resume preparation, travel confidence and managing workplace routines.

  • Q. Can you help with resumes and job applications?

    Yes. Mind & Body Support can help participants understand job advertisements, search for suitable opportunities, prepare resumes and complete job applications with the level of assistance that suits their individual needs.

  • Q. Can you help me prepare for job interviews?

    Yes. Support can include practising interview questions, developing confidence talking about your strengths and experience, improving communication skills and becoming more comfortable with the interview process.

  • Q. Can SLES include work experience or volunteering?

    Yes. Work experience and volunteering can be valuable ways to develop practical workplace skills and confidence. We can support participants to explore suitable opportunities where they can experience different industries, practise workplace routines and learn in real-world environments.

  • Q. Can SLES help with travelling to work?

    Travel and workplace independence can form part of employment preparation. Support may focus on building confidence getting to and from work, planning travel, managing employment-related routines and becoming more independent in the community.

  • Q. Is SLES support the same for everyone?

    No. There is no single SLES program that suits every participant. Support should reflect your individual strengths, goals, interests, abilities, confidence and support requirements.

  • Q. How does SLES help build independence?

    Employment preparation often involves much more than learning job-specific tasks. Participants may also develop communication, decision-making, organisation, travel confidence, routines, personal responsibility and community participation skills that can support greater independence in everyday life.

  • Q. Can SLES work alongside other Mind & Body Support services?

    Yes. Employment-related support can complement services such as Capacity Building & Life Skills Development, Community Access & Transport and Social & Recreational Support, depending on the participant's goals and support needs.