Assist Access /
Maintain Employment

At National Friendly Disability Services, we support NDIS participants in Sydney to build confidence, develop workplace skills, and work towards meaningful employment goals. Our Assist Access/Maintain Employment service is designed to help participants prepare for work, access employment opportunities, and maintain their role with the right level of support.

We understand that every participant has different strengths, goals, and support needs. That’s why our approach is friendly, practical, and person-centred — helping you take positive steps towards greater independence and confidence in the workplace.

👥 Who It’s For

This support may be suitable for NDIS participants who want to:

• Build confidence to enter or return to work
• Develop workplace and communication skills
• Improve daily routine and work readiness
• Maintain current employment with ongoing support
• Learn how to manage workplace responsibilities
• Prepare for interviews or job-related activities
• Work towards long-term independence and career goals

Whether you are just starting your employment journey or need support to maintain your current role, our team is here to help.

🤝 How We Help

Our friendly support team works with participants, families, carers, and support coordinators to provide practical employment-related assistance.

We can help with:

• Building work readiness and confidence
• Developing communication and social skills
• Supporting daily routines for employment
• Assisting with travel training to and from work
• Helping participants understand workplace expectations
• Supporting personal organisation and time management
• Encouraging independence in work-related tasks
• Working towards goals listed in the participant’s NDIS plan

Our support is tailored to each participant’s abilities, interests, and employment goals.

✅ What You Get

With National Friendly Disability Services, participants receive supportive and personalised assistance focused on building skills and independence.

You may benefit from:

• Friendly and respectful support workers
• Personalised support based on your goals
• Practical guidance for workplace confidence
• Support to build independence and routine
• Help with communication and social participation
• Encouragement to develop life and employment skills
• Ongoing assistance to maintain work-related progress

Our goal is to help participants feel more prepared, capable, and confident in their employment journey.

💰 Funding & Availability

Assist Access/Maintain Employment may be available to NDIS participants who have relevant employment-related support included in their NDIS plan.

Funding and support availability can depend on your individual plan, goals, and approved support categories. If you are unsure whether this service is included in your plan, our team can help you discuss your needs and work with your support coordinator, plan manager, or family to understand the next steps.

We provide NDIS employment support services in Sydney and surrounding areas.

🛤️ Your Pathway

1. Initial Conversation

We start by understanding your goals, needs, interests, and current employment situation.

2. Personalised Support Planning

We create a support approach that matches your NDIS goals and personal preferences.

3. Skill Building

We help you build confidence, communication skills, routine, independence, and work readiness.

4. Ongoing Support

We provide consistent support to help you maintain progress and feel confident in employment-related activities.

5. Greater Independence

Our aim is to help you become more independent, confident, and connected to meaningful work opportunities.

❓ FAQs

1. What is Assist Access/Maintain Employment under the NDIS?

Assist Access/Maintain Employment is an NDIS support that helps participants build skills, confidence, and independence to access, prepare for, or maintain employment.

2. Can National Friendly Disability Services help me get ready for work?

Yes. We can support participants with work readiness, daily routines, communication skills, travel training, organisation, and confidence-building.

3. Do you help participants maintain their current job?

Yes. We can provide ongoing support to help participants manage routines, workplace expectations, communication, and independence so they can maintain employment more confidently.

4. Is this service only for people already working?

No. This service may also support participants who are preparing to enter the workforce, exploring employment goals, or building skills for future work opportunities.

5. Can you work with my support coordinator or family?

Yes. We can work with participants, families, carers, support coordinators, and plan managers to provide suitable and goal-focused support.

6. Is Assist Access/Maintain Employment funded by the NDIS?

This service may be funded if it is included in your NDIS plan. Funding depends on your individual plan and approved supports.

7. Do you provide employment support in Sydney?

Yes. National Friendly Disability Services provides NDIS employment support services in Sydney and surrounding areas.

8. How do I get started?

You can contact National Friendly Disability Services to discuss your goals, NDIS plan, and support needs. Our friendly team will guide you through the next steps.