NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21) 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 Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21).
Work and Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
Down syndrome (Trisomy 21) is a genetic condition caused by the presence of an extra copy of chromosome 21. It is the most common chromosomal condition in Australia, occurring in approximately 1 in 700 births — around…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21), 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 Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
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.