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  Why is it called open employment?

  Open employment is open to everyone. More people with intellectual disability are employed in closed employment than people with other disabilities. Closed employment includes workplaces like an Australian Disability Enterprise (ADE). Often the only workers in an ADE are people with intellectual disability, and they are usually paid much less than the minimum wage.
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  Getting work experience

  Work experience is one of the best ways for people with intellectual disability to improve their chances of getting a job. It helps young people in a number of ways, including to: Work experience is also a good way for employers to get to know a young person and see them as possible employees. Older […]
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  Choosing a mainstream school

  Mainstream schools Going to a mainstream school can help young people get on the road to open employment sooner. While there is not much data on employment outcomes for students with intellectual disability in Australia, the data that is available shows that students from mainstream schools have higher rates of employment than students in special […]
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  Customised employment

  Customised employment helps people with intellectual disability to get a job. It works with both job seekers and employers to design and create job opportunities. Instead of trying to get an existing job, customised employment focuses on the skills that each person has to offer. It customises a job or self-employment opportunity to fit your […]
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  Microenterprise

  One of the ways you can be employed is to have your own microenterprise. A microenterprise, also called a microbusiness, is a small business that is simple and low-cost to start up. They can also be owned and operated by one person. Microenterprises can be built around your interests, hobbies and strengths. Microenterprises and the […]
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  Using NDIS funding to find and keep a job

  NDIS Supports for Employment This section explains how National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding can help you find and keep a job. NDIS funding can help you with many kinds of employment goals. This might include things like getting support to: You need to be over 15 years old to get NDIS supports for employment. […]