💼 NDIS Work Ready Program (SLES)

Building Skills, Confidence & Real-World Employment Experience

The NDIS Work Ready Program (formerly School Leaver Employment Supports – SLES) helps participants develop the skills, confidence, and practical experience needed to move towards employment, further education, training, volunteering, or other vocational pathways.

Our program focuses on building independence and workplace readiness through a combination of structured learning, practical activities, and real-world experience. Every participant receives personalised support based on their interests, strengths, support needs, and employment goals.

Whether you're transitioning from school, preparing for employment, exploring future career options, or building greater independence, our Work Ready Program provides practical support in a supportive and inclusive environment.

💬 What Makes Our Work Ready Program Different

Our program combines workplace skill development, individual mentoring, and practical hands-on learning with something many employment programs cannot offer — real-world workplace experience within a genuine operating business.

Participants don't just learn about employment. They actively develop communication, teamwork, customer service, organisation, and problem-solving skills while gaining experience in a real retail and customer service environment.

The focus is on helping participants build confidence, independence, and practical workplace skills that can be transferred to a wide range of future employment opportunities.

🧠Program Focus

Career Discovery & Goal Setting – exploring strengths, interests, abilities, and future career pathways.

Workplace Skills Development – communication, teamwork, workplace expectations, organisation, and professional behaviour.

Job Readiness Skills – resumes, job applications, interviews, and workplace rights and responsibilities.

Independence & Life Skills – digital literacy, travel training, confidence building, and workplace reliability.

Real-World Employment Experience – gaining practical workplace skills within a real operating business.

Every participant is supported at their own pace through practical learning activities, mentoring, and personalised employment pathway planning.

💼 Key Areas of Development

🎯 Career Discovery & Employment Planning

Participants work with mentors to identify strengths, interests, and employment goals while developing a personalised pathway towards future employment, training, volunteering, or further education.

Participants may learn:

  • Career exploration and planning
  • Goal setting and pathway development
  • Understanding personal strengths and abilities
  • Exploring industries and employment opportunities
  • Building confidence for future employment

🤝 Workplace Skills & Confidence

Participants develop practical workplace skills that employers value, including:

  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving and decision-making
  • Time management and organisation
  • Workplace behaviour and expectations
  • Workplace health and safety awareness
  • Professional communication skills
  • Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities

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💻 Independence, Technology & Life Skills

Participants build the practical skills that support employment success and greater independence.

Topics may include:

  • Computer and digital literacy skills
  • Travel and transport training
  • Building confidence and independence
  • Personal organisation
  • Workplace reliability and routines
  • Community participation skills
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🏪 Real-World Retail & Customer Service Experience

A unique feature of our Work Ready Program is that participants learn within our real operating computer shop, providing practical workplace experience in an authentic retail environment.

Participants may have opportunities to:

  • Greet and assist real customers
  • Learn customer service techniques
  • Respond to customer enquiries
  • Develop professional communication skills
  • Learn retail operations and workplace routines
  • Assist with product displays and merchandising
  • Learn point-of-sale procedures under supervision
  • Develop confidence interacting with members of the public
  • Understand workplace expectations, teamwork, and responsibility

This real-world experience helps participants build practical skills that can transfer to a wide range of employment opportunities.

🌟 Services We May Provide

Participants may receive a combination of individual and group-based supports including:

✅ Individual employment coaching and mentoring

✅ Career exploration and employment planning

✅ Customer service and retail skills training

✅ Workplace communication and teamwork workshops

✅ Resume writing and interview preparation

✅ Computer and digital literacy training

✅ Retail merchandising and stock presentation

✅ Point-of-sale and workplace administration skills

✅ Workplace safety and professional conduct training

✅ Employment pathway planning and goal tracking

🌟 Program Outcomes

Our goal is to help participants become more confident, independent, and work-ready by developing practical skills in a supportive environment.

By participating in the Work Ready Program, participants may achieve:

  • Increased confidence and self-esteem
  • Improved communication and social skills
  • Better workplace understanding and readiness
  • Greater independence and responsibility
  • Enhanced customer service and retail skills
  • Improved digital literacy and computer skills
  • Practical workplace experience
  • Stronger teamwork and problem-solving skills
  • Increased community participation
  • Pathways towards employment, volunteering, further education, or training

By combining structured learning with hands-on experience in a real business environment, participants can gain valuable skills and confidence that support their future employment and independence goals.

💡 Included as Part of Your Program

  • 💼 Employment Skills, Confidence & Independence

    Participants work alongside experienced mentors who provide guidance, encouragement, and practical support throughout their employment journey.

    Programs are engaging, supportive, and tailored to individual goals, allowing participants to develop skills at a pace that suits them.

    No previous employment experience is required—just a willingness to learn, build confidence, and explore new opportunities.

  • 🌈 The Vibe

    Expect a positive, supportive, and goal-focused environment where participants can build confidence, develop practical skills, and prepare for the future.

    From workplace communication and interview preparation to customer service, retail operations, and real-world workplace experience, every activity is designed to help participants become more independent, confident, and work ready.

    Our focus is not simply finding a job—it's helping participants develop the skills, confidence, and experience needed to achieve meaningful long-term outcomes.

⏰ Program Availability

  • Monday – Friday

    🕐 10:00am – 5:00pm
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📍 Aussie IT Services

26 Beenleigh Redland Bay Road
Loganholme QLD 4129

✅ Individual Employment Coaching

✅ Group Workshops

✅ Workplace Skills Development

✅ Job Readiness Training

✅ Customer Service & Retail Experience

✅ Real-World Workplace Exposure

✅ Employment Pathway Planning

✅ Confidence Building & Mentoring

Contact us to discuss how our Work Ready Program can support your employment goals.