Creative Pathways to Employment

Our School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) program offers creative pathways to employment, empowering young people with the confidence, skills, and real-world experience they need to transition successfully from school into work that is meaningful and most suited to them.

Delivered across eight structured 10-week blocks, our program provides a supportive pathway, tailored to each participant’s unique strengths, interests, and goals. We combine practical, hands-on learning with personalised guidance, helping participants build both the “hard” and “soft” skills essential for seeking and securing work.

Each participant is supported by a dedicated employment coach, alongside access to a multidisciplinary team including Occupational Therapists, Art Therapists, and Counsellors. This holistic approach ensures development across all areas—professional, social, and personal. Through a combination of one-on-one and group sessions, participants gain individualised support while also building confidence, communication skills, and connections with peers.

Our SLES program is focused on real and achievable outcomes. We aim to support sustainable, meaningful employment by strengthening pre-employment skills, building confidence, and nurturing career aspirations alongside an understanding of how to advocate for individual needs.

Participants engage in employment-related assessments with our Occupational therapists as well as access to counselling and Art therapy to support wellbeing. They receive tailored individual support, as well as taking part in group-based employment preparation run by our Occupational Therapists and Art therapists. We work to provide specialised and supported pathways to work experience or employment, ensuring every individual has access to opportunities that suit their needs.

We work closely with education providers to support a smooth transition from school to employment, and partner with innovative employers who value inclusion and understand diverse abilities. At every stage, participants are encouraged to make informed choices, giving them greater control and independence in shaping their future.

We recognise and value the important role of parents, guardians and caregivers. By working in partnership with families, we gain valuable insights into each participant’s skills, interests, and learning needs—allowing us to deliver truly meaningful and effective support.

Through creative pathways to employment, our SLES program is more than just preparation for work—it’s a supportive and inspiring pathway toward confidence, independence, and a future full of possibility.