Employment Programs
Get the Support You Need to Build a Career. Practical, person-centred support that fits your goals.
Whether you're taking your first steps towards work or building on existing experience, our compassionate team is here to support your journey.
What Our Employment Programs Include
Our programs are flexible and tailored to suit each participant's goals and stage of their employment journey.
Job Readiness & Pre-Employment Skills
Getting ready for work starts with the basics. We support you to build:
- Resume writing and cover letters
- Interview preparation and practice
- Workplace communication skills
- Time management and reliability
- Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities
- Digital literacy for job applications
Work Experience & Trial Placements
Real-world experience builds real confidence. Tenax Supports can assist with:
- Work experience placements
- Trial shifts with employer partners
- School Leaver Employment Support (SLES) pathways
- Volunteering as a stepping stone to paid work
- Liaising with disability employment services
On-the-Job Coaching
Starting a new job can be daunting. We help with:
- Getting to and from work
- Learning new tasks and routines
- Building relationships with colleagues
- Managing workplace changes
- Problem-solving on the job
- Building independence over time
Employer & Community Connections
Professional relationships matter too, and so does building a career you're proud of. Our team supports you to:
- Connect with local employers
- Build a professional network
- Join group employment programs
- Participate in volunteering pathways
- Engage with disability employment services
Travel Support
Safe travel to and from work is part of building independence. Tenax Supports provides assistance with transport to and from work or work experience when funded in your NDIS plan.
Employment Programs Frequently Asked Questions
Employment Programs are NDIS-funded supports that help participants build the skills and confidence needed to find and keep a job, including job readiness training, resume and interview preparation, and on-the-job support.
NDIS participants with funding for Finding and Keeping a Job, School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES), or relevant Capacity Building supports may be able to access these programs. Tenax Supports can review your plan and help explain what supports are available.
Tenax Supports can assist with a wide range of employment-related activities, including:
- Job readiness and pre-employment skills
- Resume writing and interview preparation
- Work experience and trial placements
- On-the-job coaching and mentoring
- Understanding workplace rights and responsibilities
- Building communication and teamwork skills
- Liaising with employers and disability employment services
Yes. Choice and control are central to our services. We work with you to understand your goals, interests and strengths, and tailor support towards the kind of work that matters to you.
Our employment program sessions run at two locations in Melbourne's west — Werribee and Hoppers Crossing — supporting NDIS participants across the Wyndham area. Both locations are minutes from our head office at 935 Tarneit Rd, Tarneit, and transport to and from sessions can be arranged where it is funded in your NDIS plan. In Werribee, sessions are based at Werribee VIC 3030 — Our Werribee sessions sit close to Werribee Station, the Watton Street shops and the Wyndham Cultural Centre, so groups can practise real community access on foot. Convenient for participants in Werribee, Werribee South, Wyndham Vale and Point Cook. In Hoppers Crossing, sessions are based at Hoppers Crossing VIC 3029 — Our Hoppers Crossing sessions run near Hoppers Crossing Station and the Pacific Werribee shopping precinct, with plenty of parking and easy drop-off. Convenient for participants in Hoppers Crossing, Tarneit, Truganina, Williams Landing and Laverton. Not sure which location suits you? Contact our team or make a referral. Participants living in our Tarneit SIL home and other Victorian homes can also join either location.
Start Your Employment Journey Today
If you'd like support building job readiness, gaining work experience, or finding the right employment pathway, our friendly team is here to help.
Your goals. Your pace. Your pathway to work — supported with care.