Gentle Grid supports NDIS participants in Ballarat to find, prepare for, and maintain meaningful employment. We build the skills, confidence, and workplace readiness that employers value — and that participants deserve.
Employment support under registration group 0102 is for NDIS participants who want to enter, re-enter, or maintain employment, with assistance tailored to their individual abilities and goals.
Work is about more than income — it builds identity, routine, and social connection. Our employment support team in Ballarat works closely with you and your employer to create sustainable, meaningful participation in the workforce.
Contact our Ballarat team today for a free, no-obligation consultation.
Yes. NDIS employment support (0102) can fund assistance with job searching, resume preparation, interview practice, workplace orientation, and ongoing on-the-job support.
Yes. DES is a federal program for open employment. NDIS employment support focuses on building your skills and readiness, and can complement DES or be used independently.
Yes. The NDIS funds employment-related supports under Capacity Building, specifically Finding and Keeping a Job. This can include job coaching, resume and interview preparation, on-the-job support, and workplace modifications. Gentle Grid can work alongside Disability Employment Services providers in Ballarat to support you into sustainable employment.
Disability Employment Services (DES) is a federal government program that helps people with disability find and keep open employment. The NDIS funds individualised capacity-building support, while DES focuses on job placement. Both can be used together, and Gentle Grid can help you navigate both systems in Ballarat.
An NDIS support worker can assist you at work with tasks directly related to your disability, such as communication support, physical assistance, managing workplace routines, or providing prompts and reminders. The goal is to level the playing field so you can contribute your skills and knowledge alongside your colleagues.
Employment is a key goal for many NDIS participants. The NDIS funds a range of employment-related supports — from job readiness skills through to on-the-job assistance — that help participants in Ballarat find work, thrive in the workplace, and build sustainable careers.
NDIS employment support is funded primarily under Support Category 7 — Support Coordination and Category 9 — Improved Daily Living, depending on the type of support. The relevant registration groups are 0102 (Employment Support) and 0103 (Specialist Supported Employment).
It’s important to note that NDIS employment supports are distinct from Australian Government employment services (such as Disability Employment Services / DES). Both systems can work alongside each other, and a support coordinator can help you navigate both. Employment goals in your NDIS plan will determine which types of employment-related supports are funded.
Gentle Grid provides capacity building and daily living supports that help participants in Ballarat prepare for and maintain employment — in partnership with your employer and any relevant employment services, depending on your plan funding.
Resume writing, interview preparation, punctuality, presentation, and workplace communication — the foundational skills for entering employment.
Support to understand workplace expectations, routines, relationships, and processes during the initial period of a new job.
A support worker or job coach accompanying participants in the workplace to assist with task completion and workplace relationships, as funded in the plan.
Assistance travelling to and from the workplace, and support with public transport training to build long-term travel independence.
Practising specific job-related skills outside the workplace, including role-plays, task training and digital literacy relevant to employment.
Working with employers and participants to identify and implement reasonable adjustments that support full and effective participation at work.
| Feature | NDIS Employment Supports | Disability Employment Services (DES) |
|---|---|---|
| Administered by | NDIA (via your NDIS plan) | Federal Department of Employment |
| Focus | Disability-specific daily supports enabling employment | Job placement and ongoing employment assistance |
| Can be used together? | Yes — both can operate simultaneously with different roles | |
Is employment one of your NDIS goals? Talk to Gentle Grid about how we can support your path to work in Ballarat.
Gentle Grid provides a full range of NDIS supports across Ballarat and surrounds.
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