Living with disability, injury or health condition (including mental health condition) and about to finish school?
School leaver employment support with atWork Australia
Money, independence and achieving goals are some of the benefits of getting a job when you finish school. We know that sometimes the transition from school to work can be a challenge, so we’re here to make the process easy, seamless and successful.
Through Inclusive Employment Australia (formerly DES), we can help you on your way to finding the right job. Through our employment services for school leavers with disabilities, we provide a truly personalised approach. atWork Australia puts your needs front and centre, so you get the best support and services you deserve, every step of the way.
Who do we help?
We help any person living with disability, injury or health condition, such as:
- Physical, learning or sensory disability
- Diagnosed medical condition
- Autism spectrum disorder
- Mental health conditions, including
- Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia
- Yet to be diagnosed
Find out more about Inclusive Employment Australia eligibility or call us on 1300 080 856 for more information.
The benefits of work for school leavers with disability
While the transition from school to work for students with disabilities can be difficult, work often brings several benefits. Work helps improve the welfare of individuals, families and communities, and people are generally better off when they’re working. They can pay their bills, enjoy the freedom of decisions that money can bring, support their loved ones and enjoy the sense of contribution to their community.
We know that it’s important to have the best transition you can from school to employment, and with our school leaver employment support, we’re here to make that happen. Meaningful or good work is essential to the wellbeing of most people. Work that satisfies you and fulfils a purpose helps you to:
- Learn new skills and gain experience
- Connect with new people and your community
- Have the freedom to manage your life, your way
- Improve your financial situation
Read more about the health benefits of work.
How can atWork Australia help me transition from school to work?
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Our employment programs for people living with disabilities (school leavers specifically) provide a holistic service to maximise your strengths and abilities and make a difference in your life and future career, including:
A dedicated Job Coach
You’ll get your very own Job Coach providing support to gain a sustainable career. We’re your very own personal employment finding team. We’re here to help you find and sustain meaningful work that helps you get what you want out of life and start a career.
Health and wellbeing coaching
Our own program, Positivum™, proven to make a difference in people’s lives.
Access to employers looking for you
From our network of employers who are ready to hire.
Access to in-house wellness professionals
Focused on building abilities and matching yours to great employment opportunities, should you need them
Support once you start working
We’ll continue to support you in a way that best meets your needs through on-the-job support, in-work support services or ongoing support.
We have many different ways we can help you find your first job after school, a job that suits your dreams and desires and helps you reach your career and life goals.
Employment for school leavers: Making a difference
Leaving school can be an exciting but uncertain time, especially for young people living with disability who may be unsure how their career interests will align with their individual needs. With the right guidance and encouragement, meaningful jobs for school leavers can become an achievable and rewarding goal.
atWork Australia Job Coaches support school leavers to explore suitable career pathways, build confidence and develop practical workplace skills. Through personalised, strengths-based support, participants are guided into roles where they can grow, earn an income and experience the social, emotional and financial benefits of work.
Along the way, Job Coaches often see positive changes, including increased independence, stronger communication skills and growing confidence as participants learn new tasks and contribute in real work environments.
Read more success stories to discover how people living with disability have transitioned into meaningful employment after leaving school, and how atWork Australia continues to make a real difference.
Are you a school leaver wanting to find work? We’re here to help! Contact us today to start your journey into meaningful employment. You can call us on 1300 080 856.