NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Mitochondrial Disease
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Mitochondrial Disease — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Mitochondrial Disease 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 Mitochondrial Disease.
Work and Mitochondrial Disease
Mitochondrial disease (mito) refers to a heterogeneous group of disorders caused by genetic mutations affecting the function of mitochondria — the organelles responsible for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Mitochondrial Disease, 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 Mitochondrial Disease
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.