Assist Access /
Maintain Employment

Finding and keeping a job can be challenging—especially when you’re balancing health, confidence, transport, routines, or workplace supports. Assist Access/Maintain Employment helps you build the skills and support you need to get work-ready, start employment, and maintain your job with confidence. At Melbourne Disability Care Pty Ltd, we provide practical, person-centred employment support across Melbourne, Victoria.

Who it’s for

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

• Find a job or return to work

• Build confidence and workplace skills

• Improve communication and social skills at work

• Manage routines, time, and responsibilities

• Get support with transport to/from work

• Maintain employment with ongoing assistance

How we help

We support you with real-life, goal-focused help, such as:

• Work readiness and confidence building

• Resume support and basic job preparation

• Interview practice and communication coaching

• Establishing work routines and time management

• Support with travel training and transport planning

• On-the-job support (as suitable/required)

• Developing workplace social skills and teamwork

• Building independence and problem-solving skills

• Linking you with community programs and opportunities

What you get

When you work with us, you can expect:

• A personalised employment support plan

• Consistent support (where possible)

• Respectful, encouraging support workers

• Clear goal tracking and progress check-ins

• Practical strategies you can use long-term

• A focus on building independence—not dependence

Funding & availability

This support is typically funded under Capacity Building (or relevant employment-related supports) depending on your NDIS plan. We support plan-managed and self-managed participants, and can confirm NDIA-managed options based on service availability.

Availability: Services are offered across Melbourne, VIC, subject to staff and schedule availability. Contact us to confirm your suburb and preferred times.

Your pathway

Step 1: Chat with us
Tell us your employment goal, strengths, and what support you need.

Step 2: Build your support plan
We create a practical plan based on your NDIS funding and your routine.

Step 3: Start working toward your goal
We support you with skills, confidence, and real steps toward employment—then adjust support as you progress.

FAQs

1) Can you help me find a job?
We can support you with job readiness, confidence, and preparation. We also help connect you with suitable pathways and services based on your goals.

2) Do you provide on-the-job support?
Yes, where appropriate and funded, we can provide support to help you settle into the workplace and maintain employment.

3) I get anxious at interviews—can you help?
Yes. We can help you practice interviews, improve communication, and build confidence step-by-step.

4) Can you help with transport to work?
Yes. We can support you with travel planning, transport training, and attending work where funded and required.

5) What if I already have a job but I’m struggling?
That’s exactly what this support is for. We help you develop routines, skills, and strategies to maintain your job successfully.

6) Is this support available across Melbourne?
Yes, we provide support across Melbourne, VIC, depending on your suburb and staff availability.

7) Do I need employment goals in my NDIS plan?
It helps, but not always required. We can discuss your plan and identify the right supports for your situation.

8) Can you support school leavers?
Yes. We support participants transitioning from school to work with life stage and employment readiness supports.

9) Do you work with plan-managed and self-managed participants?
Yes. We support plan-managed and self-managed participants and can confirm NDIA-managed options.

10) How do I get started?
Contact us for a quick chat. We’ll confirm your needs, funding, and availability, then set up your service agreement.