Supported Employment Provider
Access Industries is an NDIS-registered supported employment provider. We believe in a holistic approach to employment support. In addition to excellent workplace facilities, we provide other services for supported employees to facilitate a supportive and productive workplace. These services are underpinned by the National Standards for Disability Services, and the NDIS Practice Standards, and provide an environment for each employee to achieve their workplace goals.
Our NDIS Supported Employment Services:
- Individualized Support: Each participant receives personalized support based on their unique needs, abilities, and goals. Our team works closely with participants to create a supportive work environment where they can thrive.
- Skill Development: We provide on-the-job training and development opportunities to help participants build new skills, gain confidence, and increase their independence in the workplace.
- Workplace Modifications: To ensure a comfortable and accessible work environment, we offer workplace modifications and assistive technologies tailored to individual needs.
- Career Pathways: We are committed to helping our participants explore various career pathways. Whether it’s through additional training, mentoring, or exploring different roles, we aim to help individuals progress in their careers.
- Ongoing Support: Our support doesn’t end once employment is secured. We offer continuous support to help participants maintain their employment and overcome any challenges they may encounter.
With Access, you will also receive:
- Individual Employment Plan (IEP) that outlines your employment goals and identifies other areas of support needed
- Welfare Officers who support you with personal issues
- Safety and Training Officers who work with you to achieve your employment goals
- One-on-one training
- Internal group training
- Subsidised canteen
- Annual Presidents’ Award for work commitment and/or outstanding personal development
- Service Awards Recognition
- Flexible work hours to meet your needs
- Safety Awareness sessions (led by supported employees and their managers)
Frequently Asked Questions
Supported employment by NDIS standards is a service that helps people with disability find and keep jobs by providing extra support and specialised training at work. Access Industries is a registered NDIS service provider for Supported Employment.
Supported employment can help people with disability:
- Learn new skills
- Build confidence
- Earn money
- Explore new interests
- Make friends
- Upskill for open employment
Supported employment provides individualised services, including:
- Job coaching
- Job placement
- Ongoing support
- On-the-job training
- Assistance with job modifications
- Regular check-ins
Access Industries also offers skills and vocational training through our registered RTO, Access Knowledge.
Supported employees work in typical work environments, such as commercial businesses, rather than segregated or sheltered workshops. At Access Industries, we offer supported employment placements in timber manufacturing, industrial sewing, packing and linen services.
Supported employment is funded by the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).
Supported employees are paid from day one and their pay is supplemented by their Disability Support Pension (DSP).
