NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Hydrocephalus
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Hydrocephalus — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Hydrocephalus 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 Hydrocephalus.
Work and Hydrocephalus
Hydrocephalus is a neurological condition characterised by abnormal accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) within the ventricular system of the brain, causing raised intracranial pressure that, without treatment,…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Hydrocephalus, 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 Hydrocephalus
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.