NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Deafness & Hearing Impairment
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Deafness & Hearing Impairment — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Deafness & Hearing Impairment 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 Deafness & Hearing Impairment.
Work and Deafness & Hearing Impairment
Hearing impairment is one of the most prevalent disabilities in Australia, affecting approximately 3.8 million Australians — over 15% of the population. Hearing loss is classified by type (conductive, sensorineural,…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Deafness & Hearing Impairment, 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 Deafness & Hearing Impairment
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.