Darcy landed paid work with NDIS employment assistance | NDIS
NDIS participant Darcy had employment funding included in his NDIS plan. He worked with an NDIS employment provider to help build his confidence and skills to get a job. Now he’s a school crossing supervisor. As Year 12 came to an end, Darcy knew he needed to find work, but he didn’t know where to start. Mum, Kathleen, was also unsure and began to worry. “I didn’t know what the next step would be,” Kathleen said. “Darcy’s teachers helped us to understand some options and available supports.” Back then, at 18, Darcy, who has autism and an intellectual disability, was already a National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participant and they realised he was able to access employment assistance through the Scheme to help build his job skills. “It was great to learn Darcy could get help to build his skills and confidence for work,” Kathleen said. “It really took the pressure off and he got the support he needed.” Darcy and Kathleen met with NDIS disability employment providers. “The provider was really welcoming, Darcy knew a few faces and he could get there on his own,” Kathleen said. Darcy started working with Johann, an employment support worker, who used a “4-quadrant” exercise to get to know him – his likes, dislikes, interests, and values. “It’s about finding the right fit – a job Darcy is happy to do, and he will enjoy,” Johann said. Darcy’s answers then helped the pair build a suitable job pathway – one Darcy felt comfortable with.
Авторское резюме: История Дарси демонстрирует, как поддержка в рамках схемы NDIS помогает молодому человеку с аутизмом и умственной инвалидностью открыть путь к устоявшейся работе через персонализированную карьерную поддержку, уменьшая стресс семьи и находя работу, которая соответствует его интересам и навыкам.
Авторское резюме (120–200 символов): История Дарси иллюстрирует, как индивидуальная помощь NDIS способствует поиску подходящей работы для молодого человека с аутизмом, снижая стресс семьи и подбирая реальный карьерный путь.