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Refer participants to employment and education providers

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7,467 NDIS registered providers filtered by Employment and Education registration group. Select a suburb below or send the referral form.

7,467 providers · 8 states · Category 10: Finding and Keeping a Job

Refer to employment and education

7,467 registered providers across 8 states
Category 10: Finding and Keeping a Job
Free, no obligation

Takes about 30 seconds.

Refer to employment and education

7,467 registered providers across 8 states
Category 10: Finding and Keeping a Job
Free, no obligation

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How this provider list is built

Counts include distinct active organisations marked NDIS registered with the relevant registration group and an active location listing. Organisations operating in several states are counted once nationally. Confirm the current registration and support types on the NDIS Commission register before referring.

The national shortlist uses primary listings, ordered by recorded Carevo connections, then name. Providers who have declined all related service types are omitted from the shortlist. A claim records an intention to contact someone, not completed support or care quality. Payment, featured status and purchased placement do not determine this order.

Receiving Carevo enquiries means a contact is set up to receive requests from Carevo and has signed in recently. Not confirmed means we cannot tell either way, usually because nobody has signed in recently; it is not a negative mark. Neither confirms vacancies or capacity. Providers confirm availability, suitability and prices directly.

Can you hire an independent worker?

It depends on how the NDIS plan is managed.

Self-managed: Yes; You agree the rate directly, within the funding rules and your budget.
Plan-managed: Yes; At or under the applicable price limits.
NDIA-managed: No; Registered providers only.

Registration rules and sources

Some supports require registration whatever the plan type, including specialist behaviour support and plan management. Check current SIL registration and transition requirements before arranging SIL.

A worker's professional registration, NDIS provider registration and a profile on Carevo are three different things. A Carevo listing establishes neither kind of registration.

NDIS disability support and clinical mental-health treatment have different funding pathways (NDIA therapy guidance).

Confirm the rules for the specific support before booking. Sources: NDIA self-management, NDIS Commission registration rules.

Where to find employment and education

Providers listed

7,467

States with coverage

Top suburbs by provider count

Brisbane2463 Providers Melbourne1434 Providers Sydney1146 Providers Central Coast931 Providers Canberra661 Providers Parramatta660 Providers Blacktown657 Providers Perth649 Providers Adelaide629 Providers Liverpool585 Providers Ipswich554 Providers Geelong550 Providers

How to check a provider's credentials

Carevo shows register-sourced status fields and links you to the official Australian registers so you can confirm the current entry before referring a participant. Here is what each listing shows and where to verify it.

NDIS registration

Listings show whether a provider reports being NDIS registered. You can confirm a provider's current registration and approved support types yourself on the NDIS Commission's public provider register.

Source: NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission

Aged care approval

The aged care approval label is sourced from the Australian Government's My Aged Care provider register. Confirm the current entry and the services listed there before choosing a provider.

Source: My Aged Care (Department of Health and Aged Care)

ABN you can check

Most listings include the provider's Australian Business Number, shown on the profile. You can look it up on the Australian Business Register to confirm the business is registered and active.

Source: Australian Business Register

Complaints process

If you or a participant has a concern, the NDIS Commission handles complaints about NDIS providers and the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission handles aged care complaints. We also accept complaints via our own channel.

Source: NDIS Commission / Aged Care Commission

About Employment and Education

Employment and Education supports help participants find, keep, or transition into employment or further education. This includes job readiness training, supported employment, workplace mentoring, school leaver employment supports (SLES), and assistance with higher education access. These services build long-term economic independence.

With 7,467 providers across all states and territories, employment and education is listed here by registration-group match. Directory presence does not confirm local capacity, suitability or availability.

Employment and Education Pricing

Examples from NDIS Pricing Schedule 2026-27, effective 2026-07-01. These are the published national amounts; remote and very remote amounts can differ. Confirm the applicable funding rules before booking.

Line Item	Description	Price Limit
10_016_0102_5_3	Employment Assistance	$83.87 per hour
10_011_0128_5_3	Employment Therapy - Other Professional - Direct Service	$156.16 per hour

These are examples of support items, not a quote or confirmation of eligibility. Confirm the item matches the actual task and the participant's funding before arranging support. Different time-of-week rates apply only where the schedule specifies them.

What Employment and Education Covers

The Employment and Education registration group includes the following services. When referring, match the specific service type to the participant's plan goals and funded line items.

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

For participants aged 17-21 transitioning from school. Provides work experience, job readiness training, career exploration, and supported internships over a 2-year period. Funded under Capacity Building.

Open Employment Support

Support to find and keep a job in the open labour market. Includes resume preparation, interview skills, job matching, workplace orientation, and ongoing in-work support. Known as Disability Employment Services (DES) when government-funded.

Supported Employment

Employment in an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE) or similar supported workplace. Provides meaningful work with on-site support for participants who are not yet ready for open employment.

Higher Education Support

Assistance to access and participate in further education, including TAFE and university. Covers study skills, assignment support, campus navigation, and exam accommodations.

Common Referral Scenarios

Real-world situations where you would refer a participant for employment and education.

A participant finishing Year 12 wants to work but does not know what kind of job they want. Refer to a SLES provider that offers diverse work experience placements across multiple industries, not just one setting.

A participant has been unemployed for 2 years and wants to return to work. Refer to an open employment provider with experience in the participant's field of interest and a track record of job placements, not just job readiness training.

A participant wants to enrol in a TAFE course but needs support to manage the academic and social aspects. Refer to a provider that offers higher education support with experience at the specific institution.

What to Expect After Referral

Employment providers vary significantly in quality and approach. Good providers conduct a vocational assessment, develop an individualised employment plan, provide real work experience (not just classroom-based training), and measure outcomes in actual employment. SLES typically runs for 2 years. Open employment support is ongoing until the participant is stable in their role.

Red Flags to Watch For

Warning signs that a employment and education provider may not be delivering quality services.

Provider focused on classroom training with no actual work experience or job placements

No vocational assessment or individualised employment plan

Provider not engaging with employers in the participant's area of interest

SLES provider keeping participants for the full 2 years without progression toward employment

No outcome data on job placements or employment retention

Employment connects with Transport (getting to work), Community Participation (building work-readiness through community activities), Daily Living Skills (self-management skills for the workplace), and Therapeutic Supports (addressing barriers to employment such as anxiety or social communication difficulties).

What to Include in the Employment and Education Referral

Include these details with the participant's consent so providers and workers can assess fit before contacting them.

Employment or education goal, current skills and preferred industries or courses
Whether the participant needs SLES, job development, workplace support or study assistance
Location, travel capacity, schedule and preferred start date
Communication, accessibility and workplace-adjustment requirements

How to Refer a Participant for Employment and Education

Step 1

Check plan funding in Category 10

Step 2

Check funding management and registration requirements

Step 3

Compare suitable providers and independent workers

Step 4

Set up service agreement with line items

Step 5

Monitor delivery and document outcomes

Referral Tips for Employment and Education

Employment supports require goal alignment between the participant, the provider, and the plan. When referring, check whether the participant needs SLES (school leavers), open employment support, or supported employment. Confirm the provider has employer relationships in the participant's field of interest. Employment outcomes should be documented as they are strong evidence for plan review funding decisions.

Need a provider shortlist for this participant?

Send the service, suburb, timing and participant requirements once. Carevo will pass the inquiry to suitable providers.

Find Employment and Education Providers by Suburb

New South Wales

2,644 providers

Sydney (290) Central Coast (219) Liverpool (205) Blacktown (196) Parramatta (181) Penrith (150) Bankstown (143) Campbelltown (137)

Victoria

2,332 providers

Melbourne (381) Craigieburn (130) Geelong (128) Werribee (127) Tarneit (124) Dandenong (121) Clyde North (105) Frankston (102)

Queensland

1,310 providers

Brisbane (486) Ipswich (135) Brisbane City (115) Southport (77) Logan Central (71) Caboolture (65) North Lakes (51) Redcliffe (46)

Western Australia

659 providers

Perth (167) Ellenbrook (63) Mandurah (63) Joondalup (58) Armadale (53) Midland (49) Rockingham (44) Gosnells (43)

South Australia

539 providers

Adelaide (131) Mawson Lakes (33) Salisbury (30) Parafield Gardens (29) Mount Gambier (28) Prospect (25) Modbury (24) Morphett Vale (21)

Northern Territory

155 providers

Darwin (96) Alice Springs (26) Zuccoli (16) Winnellie (13) Berrimah (12) Katherine (12) Darwin City (10) Durack (9)

Australian Capital Territory

135 providers

Canberra (135) Belconnen (16) Gungahlin (16) Phillip (13) Dickson (11) Bonner (10) Kambah (9) Ngunnawal (9)

Tasmania

114 providers

Hobart (35) Launceston (24) Devonport (12) Glenorchy (10) Burnie (9) Bellerive (6) Kingston (6) Moonah (6)

Browse all employment and education suburbs

Every suburb with providers in this registration group, grouped by state.

New South Wales723

Queensland510

South Australia235

Victoria473

Western Australia208

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between SLES and open employment support?

SLES (School Leaver Employment Supports) is for participants aged 17-21 transitioning from school to work. It focuses on work experience, job readiness, and career exploration over a 2-year period. Open employment support is for participants of any age looking for work in the open labour market. Different providers specialise in each.

Can I refer an NDIA-managed participant to an unregistered provider?

No. NDIA-managed participants can only use NDIS registered providers. Plan-managed and self-managed participants can often choose unregistered providers, but some supports require registration. Confirm the rules for the specific support, including current SIL transition arrangements.

How do I check if a provider is NDIS registered?

Check the NDIS Provider Register at provider.ndis.gov.au. Search by provider name or ABN. Providers listed on Carevo display their registration status on their profile.

What information should I include when making a referral?

Include the participant's name (with consent), NDIS plan number, relevant line items, budget available, service frequency, specific requirements (cultural, language, gender preference), and your contact details.

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