NDIS Employment Support (SLES & DES) for Spina Bifida
How the NDIS supports work and employment for people with Spina Bifida — SLES, DES, supported and open employment.
Many people with Spina Bifida 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 Spina Bifida.
Work and Spina Bifida
Spina bifida is a congenital neural tube defect (NTD) where the spine and spinal cord do not form completely during the first four weeks of pregnancy. The condition results in a gap or split in the vertebral column and,…
The main employment pathways
For someone with Spina Bifida, 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 Spina Bifida
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.