NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) 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 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD).
Work and Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) is a lifelong condition caused by exposure to alcohol before birth, which can damage the developing brain and body. It is the most common preventable, non-genetic cause of…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), 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 Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD)
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.