The Role of Support Coordinators in Employment Planning
Posted January 2025
For individuals living with disability, finding meaningful employment can be a life-changing opportunity, offering a sense of purpose, independence, and financial stability. If finding meaningful employment is a goal for you, then your support coordinator may be able to help you achieve it.
A Support Coordinator helps NDIS participants understand and implement their plans, connecting them with services, resources, and opportunities tailored to their needs and goals.
When it comes to employment and supported employment, these professionals are instrumental in bridging the gap between participants, service providers, and potential employers, ensuring that participants receive the right support to succeed in the workforce.
Support Coordinators work closely with participants (who have funding for Support Coordination in their plans), to understand their unique interests, skills, and career aspirations.
They help set clear and realistic employment goals, whether that’s securing a job, developing skills, or exploring volunteering opportunities.
They link participants with relevant supports, including:
For participants who face obstacles, such as accessibility issues or a lack of workplace accommodations, Support Coordinators can act as advocates.
They help to identify solutions, such as assistive technology, workplace modifications, or transport support, and can work with service providers to implement solutions.
Support Coordinators help to ensure that participants make the most of their NDIS funding. This includes:
Together, we’re building a more inclusive, diverse, and empowered community.
To learn more about our supported employment services, reach out to Willing & Able today.
