Endeavour to succeed
What happens after you graduate school and how the NDIS can help
A QUESTION many school– leavers and their families ask themselves is ‘what happens after school?’.
For many high school graduates, the answer will be higher education, travel or entering the workforce.
But, for graduates with an intellectual disability, there are more options to choose from.
The NDIS has brought with it a new world of funding and support and there are plenty of exciting pathways available especially for this group of graduates.
“I WANT TO GO SOMEWHERE WHERE I CAN KEEP LEARNING, GET OUT IN TO THE COMMUNITY AND MAKE FRIENDS”
Even though your schooling may be finished, it doesn’t mean that the learning and social aspects of it should stop.
Many people want to continue to learn, but in a supportive environment that understands your goals and the importance of getting out in to the community.
The activities available at our learning and lifestyle hubs are designed to help you identify and reach your goals for daily living, community participation, learning and building relationships — all while having fun.
The NDIS calls this ‘assistance to access centre–based social and recreational activities’ and it forms part of the ‘core supports’ funding category.
“I WANT TO GET A JOB IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT”
Employment can boost your confidence and self–esteem; it connects you with your community and can give you a strong sense of purpose.
We believe that employment opportunities are a critical part of an inclusive and empowering community for people with disability, and that’s why we offer supported employment.
Supported employment is a safe, supportive and social work environment, where people work with you to help you achieve the goals you set yourself.
The NDIS calls this ‘finding and keeping a job (support category 3.10)’ and it forms part of the ‘capacity building supports’ funding category.
“I WANT TO MOVE OUT OF HOME, BUT I NEED EXTRA SUPPORT”
Whether you have a disability or not, this is a big step for most young people and it’s something the NDIS will be able to help you with.
Moving out of the family home can be a really fun, empowering and exciting step, and there are a range of supportive housing options available for people with a disability to make it just that.
Here are some options:
In–home support
Whether it’s your own home, a private rental, or community housing, sometimes you need a little extra support.
We listen to your individual needs and wishes to develop a roster where qualified support staff can drop in to provide specific support at specific times, or be on hand up to 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
This enables you to manage what you receive and when you receive it, so it fits in with your schedule and lifestyle.
The NDIS calls this ‘assistance with self–care activities’ and it forms part of the ‘assistance with daily life’ funding category.
Supported accommodation
Supported accommodation can provide you with greater independence while ensuring you still have the support you need to navigate daily life.
Our houses are designed specifically to suit the needs of people with disability and generally operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with staff who sleepover at night.
If you need extra assistance at night, we can provide staff on an ‘awake’ shift.
The NDIS calls this ‘assistance in a shared living arrangement or assistance in an individual living arrangement’ and it forms part of the ‘assistance with daily life’ funding category.
Endeavour has launched a free NDIS help service for people who have questions about the NDIS, so call 1800 112 112 to speak to an expert.