School Leaver Employment Support

What is SLES?

The School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) Program helps NDIS participants and school leavers develop practical life, community, and employment skills through structured, hands-on learning experiences.

Programs focus on confidence, communication, independence, teamwork, workplace participation, and community engagement in supportive real-world and simulated environments. Participants enrol in 10-week term-based programs and may progress through multiple programs over time.

Our programs

Eleven hands-on programs across work, hospitality, life skills and community. Choose the one that fits your interests and goals.

Work & employment

Retail

Retail & Shop Assistant Lab

Best if you enjoy hands-on, practical work.

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Office & Administration

Office & Admin Skills Lab

Best if you like organising and attention to detail.

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Workplace

Workplace Simulation Lab

Best if you want to practise real workplace tasks.

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Employment

Work Readiness & Job Preparation

Best if you're getting ready to look for work.

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Hospitality & customer service

Hospitality

Brew Like a Barista

Best if you're interested in hospitality & cafés.

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Hospitality

Café Simulation Lab

Best if you'd like real café & customer experience.

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Communication

Customer Service

Best if you want to build communication & confidence.

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Life skills & community

Life Skills

Money Matters

Best if you want to manage money with confidence.

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Life Skills

Independent Living Studio

Best if you're building everyday living skills.

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Community

Community Connect

Best if you want travel & community confidence.

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Community

Volunteering & Community Pathways

Best if you'd like to contribute and volunteer.

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All programs are delivered as non-accredited employment and skills development programs.