Assist Access /
Maintain Employment

Finding and keeping a job is about more than a resume. It’s confidence, routine, communication, and having the right support around you. At Ability Focus Plus, our Assist Access / Maintain Employment supports help NDIS participants prepare for employment, stay engaged, and work towards meaningful goals—step by step, at your pace.

Who it’s for

This support may suit you if you’re an NDIS participant who wants to:

• Start looking for work or return to work after a break

• Build a work routine and confidence

• Improve communication or social skills for the workplace

• Attend job-related appointments (interviews, providers, training)

• Maintain employment by strengthening daily living and time management skills

• Explore volunteering or work experience as a pathway to paid work

How we help

We tailor support to your goals and current stage. Depending on your plan, we can help with:

• Building a weekly routine and work readiness habits

• Support to attend job provider meetings, interviews, and training

• Confidence building in social situations and workplace communication

• Organising transport planning and community access to work-related activities

• Goal-setting and practical planning toward employment outcomes

• Support with everyday tasks that impact work consistency (morning routine, time management)

• Ongoing encouragement, check-ins, and motivation to stay on track

What you get

With Ability Focus Plus, you can expect:

• A person-centred approach focused on your strengths

• Support that aligns with your NDIS goals and comfort level

• A reliable, respectful team who communicates clearly

• Practical support that helps you build independence and confidence

• Flexible support hours (subject to availability)

• Progress check-ins so you can see what’s improving over time

Funding & availability

This support is generally funded under your NDIS plan where relevant to your goals and budget (commonly under Assistance to Access/Maintain Employment or related capacity-building supports, depending on your plan).

✅ We support self-managed and plan-managed participants.
📍 Services available across Sydney, NSW (availability depends on your suburb and support times).

Not sure if your funding covers this? Contact us and we’ll guide you through it.

Your pathway (simple steps)

1) Quick chat – Tell us your goals and what you want to achieve.
2) Match your support – We align supports with your plan and preferences.
3) Start building routine – We help you create confidence and consistency.
4) Progress & maintain – We support you to stay engaged and keep moving forward.

FAQs

1) Do you help me find a job?
We support your employment-related goals (routine, confidence, attending appointments, readiness skills). Job placement is usually done through employment services, but we can support you to engage with them.

2) Can you help me attend interviews or training?
Yes. We can support you to attend interviews, training sessions, job provider appointments, and work-related activities depending on your plan.

3) Is this for people already working?
Yes. If you’re already working, we can support you to maintain employment by strengthening routines, confidence, time management, and consistency.

4) What if I’m not ready for paid work yet?
That’s okay. We can work on a pathway such as volunteering, work experience, or skill-building first—whatever fits your stage and goals.

5) Can you support transport planning for work?
Yes. We can help with travel planning and community access support to improve reliability and confidence with getting to work-related activities.

6) Do I need to be plan-managed or self-managed?
We currently support plan-managed and self-managed participants. If you’re NDIA-managed, contact us and we’ll discuss options.

7) How do I get started?
Send an enquiry or call us. We’ll organise a quick chat, confirm funding, and set up supports.