NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Cystic Fibrosis
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Cystic Fibrosis — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Cystic Fibrosis 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 Cystic Fibrosis.
Work and Cystic Fibrosis
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is the most common life-limiting genetic condition in Australia, affecting approximately 1 in 2,500 births and approximately 3,500 Australians at any time. It is caused by mutations in the CFTR…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Cystic Fibrosis, 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 Cystic Fibrosis
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.