On-the-job coaching
Hands-on support while you learn tasks and workplace routines.
Specialist support in employment
Skilled support so you can succeed in supported employment.
Employment support in specialist settings
Australian Disability Enterprises and other supported employment settings can be a great fit when you need structured, specialist on-the-job support.
We help you build work skills, stay engaged with tasks, and grow in confidence alongside your employment team.
What is included
How specialist employment support helps
Task breakdown
Breaking work into manageable steps that match your learning style.
Workplace communication
Support to understand instructions and communicate with supervisors.
Behaviour & engagement
Strategies to stay focused, regulated, and successful at work.
Skill progression
Building capacity to take on more responsibility over time.
Employer liaison
Working with ADE staff to align supports with workplace expectations.
Is this support right for you?
Spec Support Employ suits participants working in or moving into specialist employment settings.
- Work or train in an ADE or supported employment setting
- Need specialist on-the-job support to complete tasks
- Have Spec Support Employ funding in your plan
- Want to build long-term work skills and confidence
Common questions
What is an ADE?
An Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) is a supported employment setting where people with disability can work with tailored support. We can explain how NDIS employment funding fits.
Is this different from DES?
Yes. DES (Disability Employment Services) helps with job placement. NDIS Spec Support Employ funds the support you need while working in eligible settings.
Registration groups for this service
Spec Support Employ
Specialist supports in employment settings.
How support starts
How employment support starts
1
Understand the workplace
We learn your role, tasks, and workplace environment.
2
Agree support goals
We set clear goals with you and your employer.
3
Deliver on-the-job support
A worker supports you during agreed work hours.
4
Review outcomes
We track progress and adjust supports as skills grow.
Need specialist employment support?
Talk with us about Spec Support Employ in Sydney.