Post-School Pathway Planner

Why post-school planning sits outside one spreadsheet

Leaving school is a shift in funding rules, daily routines, and adult service systems at the same time. The NDIS, schools, families, and sometimes Centrelink or state training systems all play a role. A single table cannot capture every rule; this page gives you language and pathway names so you can ask sharper questions in meetings.

Employment: SLES, DES, and supported work

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) is time-limited NDIS funding aimed at building work readiness. Disability Employment Services (DES) is a separate Commonwealth program focused on job placement and retention. Supported employment (Australian Disability Enterprises and similar) is another lane for people who need ongoing onsite support. Your planner decides what is reasonable and necessary in your plan.

Study after school without doubling up on fees

TAFE and university have their own disability advisers and sometimes equipment schemes. The NDIS usually pays for disability-related supports that let you attend class, not the course itself. Knowing that split early helps you budget HECS or VET fees separately from therapy, support workers, or transport in your plan.

Social participation and moving out of home

Day programs and Core community participation funding can sit alongside study or pre-employment goals. Independent living options such as SIL or ILO involve different assessments, housing markets, and safeguarding conversations. Many young people stage these goals across several plan cycles rather than in one jump.

How Carevo fits in

Carevo is a connection platform. It helps participants compare and engage registered and relevant providers; it does not employ support workers or run SLES programs itself. Use this tool to prepare, then use the provider directory or your coordinator’s introductions to shortlist real services.