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NDIS Employment Skills & Training Programs: SLES & FAKJ

If you're aged 16 to 65 and have an NDIS plan with employment goals, the CatholicCare Sydney School Leaver Employment Supports program (SLES) offers personalised support to help you succeed. Our vocational training for people with disability includes practical learning, hands-on experience, and one-on-one coaching to get you work-ready.

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Tailored Employment Support for NDIS Participants

If you're aged 16 to 65 and have an NDIS plan with employment goals, the CatholicCare Sydney SLES program offers personalised support to help you succeed. Our vocational training for people with disability includes practical learning, hands-on experience, and one-on-one coaching to get you work-ready.

Our Employment Skills and Training program helps people with disability to:

  • Explore career pathways based on your strengths and interests
  • Set employment goals and develop an individual learning plan
  • Build communication, social, and workplace skills
  • Gain real-world work experience in safe, supported environments
  • Learn how to search for jobs and prepare for interviews
  • Understand your rights and responsibilities at work


We believe in learning by doing. That’s why our employment training options are practical, engaging, and based on your interests.

Key Programs

Hands-On NDIS Employment Programs

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Ready-Set-Go

Ready-Set-Go prepares participants for life in the workforce and provides practical assistance to help them apply for, and secure, employment.

Participants will learn about:

  • vocational goals
  • cover letter and resume writing
  • personal presentation and first impressions
  • interview skills
  • work experience
  • contacting employers
  • workplace expectations and responsibilities
  • communicating in a professional manner at work
  • preparing for transport and travel
  • personal protection and hygiene
  • Work Health and Safety (WHS)
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Warehouse Program

Participants learn skills in a warehouse environment, designed to carry out specific work-related tasks; safely, methodically and to the standards required in a commercial warehouse including:

  • introduction to a typical warehouse environment
  • Work Health and Safety (WHS)
  • risk and reporting
  • correct manual handling techniques
  • operating machinery safely
  • sorting and packing to industry standards
  • social distancing in the workplace
  • hygiene and cleaning practices
  • using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) effectively

This program is made possible by our generous partners.

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Supported Employment Trainee program

Receive training and first hand experience within our Supported Employment Business Services. CatholicCare’s Supported Employment program currently employs more than 40 people across café, gardening, and cleaning services and this number is growing everyday.
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BariStars Café & Hospitality Training

Practice making coffee, serving customers, preparing food, and maintaining a clean workspace in our purpose-built training café. Build confidence and learn hospitality skills in a social and friendly setting.

Learn more abour BariStars

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Gardening Program

Gardening & Outdoor Maintenance - NDIS Gardening Service

Love the outdoors? Learn to care for gardens, use tools safely, and take pride in hands-on landscaping and maintenance work.

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Cleaning Program

Cleaning Crew Training - NDIS Cleaning Service

Develop skills in routine cleaning, workplace hygiene, and safety procedures. Perfect for those interested in facilities support or community roles.

Personalised NDIS Employment Support

Our experienced, compassionate team will work with you to create a tailored plan, provide one-on-one job readiness mentoring, and connect you with employers, training and education opportunities.

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Get Started Today

Are you interested in learning the Employment Skills?

If you’re looking for NDIS vocational training for school leavers or disability employment skills training in Sydney, CatholicCare Sydney can help. Our SLES program supports your transition from school into meaningful work through real experience and practical support.

We help you prepare for the workforce by building the skills and confidence you need to find the right job for you. If you are between 15 and 65 years of age and have an NDIS plan with employment goals, we can support you on your path to employment.

Let’s find the job that fits you.

Contact us today to learn more about our NDIS employment support and vocational training programs for school leavers in NSW.

Contact Us

To contact CatholicCare Sydney, call our Client Care Team (8:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri) on 13 18 19 or complete the form below. CatholicCare is closed on NSW Public Holidays.

In emergencies please call 000 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

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