NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Alzheimer's Disease
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Alzheimer's Disease — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Alzheimer's Disease want to work, and the right support makes it possible. Between the NDIS and the Disability Employment Services program, there are several pathways into a job. This guide explains the options — school leaver supports, DES, and supported or open employment — for people with Alzheimer's Disease.
Work and Alzheimer's Disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, accounting for approximately 60–70% of all dementia cases. It is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder characterised by the abnormal accumulation of…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Alzheimer's Disease, the options usually include:
How the NDIS funds work supports
NDIS employment supports sit in your Capacity Building budget (Finding and Keeping a Job), and some on-the-job help in Core. Key points:
Getting employment support into a plan for Alzheimer's Disease
Bring an employment goal and any assessments of your work capacity to planning. A support coordinator or a DES provider can help you map the pathway from where you are now to the job you want.