Building Skills, Finding Work: Employment Support for People with Disabilities

Key Points:

• Job training for people with disabilities increases employment opportunities, builds independence, creates social connections, and addresses high unemployment rates.
• Rise Training’s three-stage program moves participants from disability employment training to paid work experience and finally to mainstream jobs.
• The program is NDIS-funded and accessible through Youth Employment Services, Finding and Keeping a Job, Capacity Building Supports, and Core Supports.
• Rise Training’s program focuses on developing essential soft skills like communication, problem-solving, and time management that employers value most.

Summary:

Training and employment support play a vital role in helping people living with disability build confidence, develop practical skills, and move towards meaningful work. Through disability employment training, paid traineeships, and personalised guidance, Rise Training supports participants with everything from building foundational skills through to real job opportunities. With Rise programs available in Albury, Lavington, and Orange (TBC) participants receive hands-on support finding work and building long-term careers.

Outline:

1. Introduction
2. Why Training and Employment Support Matters for People with Disabilities
3. How We Turn Training into Real Job Opportunities
4. How Rise Training Australia Helps You Succeed
5. Build Your Path to Employment with Rise Training Australia

Finding the right job starts with the right support. With the right training, guidance, and real-world experience, people living with disability can build confidence, develop practical skills, and move into meaningful work. 

This guide explains how training and employment support works, why it matters, and how Rise Training helps people take real steps towards long-term employment.

Why Training and Employment Support Matters for People Living with Disability

Training and employment support play an important role in helping people build skills, confidence, and opportunities for the future. For many participants, disability employment training creates a clear pathway into work and community life.

Here’s why it matters

• Increases employment opportunities
  People living with disability can face barriers like limited access to training or fewer job opportunities. Employment training for these participants helps build job-ready skills, making it easier to show strengths and capabilities to employers.

• Builds practical and vocational skills
  Job training for people with living disability focuses on real skills used in real workplaces. Training is matched to individual interests and abilities, helping people move towards work that feels both meaningful and achievable.

• Supports independence
  Learning workplace and life skills helps people manage tasks, routines, and responsibilities with greater confidence, both at work and beyond.

• Encourages social connection
  Training environments create opportunities to connect with others, work as a member of a team, and feel part of the community.

• Addresses employment gaps
  Unemployment rates remain higher for people living with disability. Employment and training programs are key to building confidence and supporting long-term job outcomes.

How We Turn Training into Real Job Opportunities

At Rise Training Australia, training is designed to lead to real work, not just certificates. We use a three-stage program that takes you from learning essential skills to landing a mainstream job. Here’s how it works:

Starting in the Rise Academy

Your journey begins in the Academy, where you build strong foundations through hands-on learning and disability employment training.

Participants receive:

• Group learning sessions
• Personalised coaching
• Practical, job-focused experience
• Training across 20 key employment capabilities

This stage helps prepare you for entry-level roles across different industries.

NDIS-Funded Support That Fits You

The program is NDIS-funded and available to participants with employment goals. You may be able to access support through:

• Youth Employment Services (formerly SLES)
• Finding and Keeping a Job
• Capacity Building Supports
• Core Supports

If you are unsure about funding, Rise can help guide you through the process, including support with NDIS applications.

Paid Traineeships Through Rise Pathways

After the Academy, participants can move into a paid traineeship with Rise Pathways. Here, you:

• Work on real business tasks
• Contribute to paid customer contracts
• Build confidence in a real workplace

Traineeships are available in areas such as digital services and hospitality, helping strengthen resumes with practical experience.

Moving Into Mainstream Employment with Rise Connect

Once traineeships are complete, Rise Connect supports participants to find ongoing work. This includes:

• Matching roles to skills and interests
• Helping employers understand support needs
• Ongoing check-ins with you and your employer

This end-to-end approach supports finding work for people living with with disabilityies and building long-term success. Rise proudly supports participants across Albury and Lavington, offering some of the most supportive disability employment services in the region.

How Rise Training Australia Helps You Succeed

Rise Training focuses on the skills employers value most, alongside practical work experience. Key skills we help you develop include:

• Communication
  Participants learn how to understand instructions clearly, share ideas confidently, and feel more comfortable interacting at work.
• Problem-solving
  Training supports creative thinking, teamwork, and practical ways to approach challenges in the workplace.
• Time management
  Participants learn how to plan tasks, follow routines, and manage work responsibilities reliably.

By focusing on these core skills, Rise Training helps participants step into the workforce feeling capable, prepared, and supported.

Build Your Path to Employment with Rise Training Australia

If you’re ready to explore training, build skills, and move towards meaningful work, Rise Training is here to help. Get in touch with our team today to learn more about our programs and how we can support your employment goals.

Together, we can build a pathway to work that fits you and your future.