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Services for school leavers

If you’re in your final year at school with a disability or health condition,
and you want to get to work, we’re here to help.

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Are you ready to leave school and find a job?

Having a job when you finish school could give you the money and independence you’re looking for.

If you’re in your final year at school with a disability or health condition, and you want to get to work, we’re here to help. APM Disability Employment Services is all about you.

Your goals, your dreams, your strengths.

When you register with us, we build a program that supports you from the beginning of your job search to starting work. If you're eligible for our school leaver services, we provide:

One-on-one coaching
Mentoring
Personalised job seeker programs
Support and guidance to keep you motivated
Access work experience and volunteer opportunities
Ongoing support when you start your new job

With more than 500 locations across Australia, there’s an APM office near you.

Plus we also work with your parents, carers, and any other service providers you rely on, to make sure you get the support that's best for you.

Register with APM today to get started on your path to employment.

Register for APM's Disability Employment Services

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Meet some of the school leavers who have changed their lives through APM

Dale

Dale is a bright young man who, like many, struggled to find a job.

His autism is not a barrier to employment, but an important factor in determining how comfortable he would feel in his new workplace.

Working together with his APM Employment consultant David, Dale secured a job and has been loving every moment of it.

Chanay

Chanay was 16 when she discovered the hearing bones inside her ears were being eaten away by a disease. After a series of operations, she required a cochlear implant to help her hear.

Like anyone, the loss of hearing and medical procedures that followed took their toll on the teenager.

Then Chanay came to APM.

Jarryd

Facing the world of work is daunting for anyone when they finish school and look for their first job.

For Jarryd, and thousands of other young Australians every year, this next step in his life was made even more challenging due to his autism.

Eligible for support as a result of his autism, Jarryd registered with APM for the Disability Employment Services program and quickly got to work on overcoming his challenges.

How to get started

To be an eligible school leaver, you must be living with a disability or medical condition and plan to find a job after leaving school

You also need to be in Year 11 or 12 and attend either;

A disability specialist school
A mainstream school and receive additional disability funding or be in a specialist disability class

When you register with us, one of our employment consultants will meet with you to assess your needs and capabilities, and become your guide through the Disability Employment Services program.

If you already have a job, to get support from APM’s Disability Employment Services team you must not be currently employed for eight hours or more per week.

APM is Australia’s largest provider of Disability Employment Services and our experienced consultants can help you make the best start before you leave school.

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How do I qualify for a school leavers employment service?

To qualify for school leavers employment service with APM you will need to be:

In Year 11 or Year 12
Living with a disability or medical condition
Planning to find a job after school
Currently not employed for 8 hours or more a week

To be eligible, you will also need to fit one of the descriptions below:

You attend a disability specialist school
You attend a mainstream school and receive disability funding
You attend a mainstream school and are in a disability specialist class

What is the SLES program?

SLES stands for School Leaver Employment Supports. It is a program that helps NDIS participants in their last year of high school to get ready for the world of work.

School Leaver Employment Supports providers offer individualised support based on a young person's individual needs and goals. That might include assisting them to develop job and life skills such as:

Money handling
Time management
Communication
Work experience
Travel training

To be eligible for School Leaver Employment Support, you must be:

In your final year of high school
Under 22 years old
An NDIS participant

Are you a SLES provider?

APM is a Disability Employment Services provider. We provide Disability Employment Services for Eligible School Leavers. APM is not a School Leaver Employment Support provider.

Young people who are receiving School Leaver Employment Supports may choose to engage the services of a Disability Employment Services provider such as APM in the future. The SLES provider and DES provider will work closely to ensure a smooth transition.

If you are currently receiving support from a SLES provider and wish to transition into ongoing support from the Disability Employment Services program, APM can assist. Contact us today to get started.

What is the difference between SLES funding and Disability Employment Services?

School Leaver Employment Support is a program that supports Year 12 students with significant disability to transition from school to the world of work.

Disability Employment Services provides ongoing support for people with injury, illness or disability to find and keep a job. Disability Employment Services also has a program for school leavers called Disability Employment Services Eligible School Leaver.

APM is a provider of the Disability Employment Services Eligible School Leaver program.

Can school leavers access Disability Employment Services?

School leavers with a disability or medical condition may be eligible for support from a Disability Employment Service provider such as APM.

To be an eligible school leaver, you must be in Year 11 or 12, planning to find a job after school and not currently working more than 8 hours a week.

Register with APM today to find out if you're eligible.

Register for APM's Disability Employment Services

Enter your details below and we'll contact you about taking the next steps in your employment journey.

Do you have a medically diagnosed injury, illness or disability limiting your capacity to work?*

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How does school leavers employment service work?

When you register with APM, one of our employment consultants will meet with you and help navigate the Disability Employment Services program.

Your employment consultant will talk with you about your individual employment goals, your capabilities and your needs.

Working closely with you, your parents and any care providers, we design a personalised job seeker plan to help you achieve your employment goals.

Our services include:

Guidance setting and achieving your career goals
Accessing work experience and volunteer positions
Writing resumes and job applications
Help finding meaningful employment opportunities
Ongoing support in your new job

Ready to get started? Register with APM today.

Register for APM's Disability Employment Services

Enter your details below and we'll contact you about taking the next steps in your employment journey.

Do you have a medically diagnosed injury, illness or disability limiting your capacity to work?*

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What is the nearest APM office in my area?

APM has more than 500 locations across Australia.

Find your nearest APM office by searching on our find us page.

Get started with Disability Employment Services in 4 easy steps

Register for APM's Disability Employment Services

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Meet your dedicated employment consultant at your nearest APM office.

Discuss your disability or health condition, and employment needs.

Your employment journey begins!

Let’s take your first steps together

We aim to help you find suitable employment and prepare you to start work as soon as possible

Register for APM's Disability Employment Services

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During your job search we'll help you access short courses for job training, work experience and job placements with local employers.

And when you find a job, our support doesn't end.

We help you settle in to your new role, learn about your new employer and understand the working environment and team you're joining.

We'll also help develop strategies to adapt to any changes in the job and how to overcome any personal issues that arise.

We'll link your employment with your existing support services, so everyone works together to give you the best chance of success in your new job.

If you’re unsure of what to do when school ends, or how to get started, we can help you make the best first step into employment.

Get a head start on your job search and download your guide to our school leaver services now

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