Supporting your journey into meaningful work through skills development, job readiness, and ongoing workplace support. Delivered across south-east Melbourne, Greater Melbourne, Geelong and the Gold Coast.
Employment & Training— at a glance
Here’s what employment & training actually is, how we deliver it, what we refuse to do on your plan, and the three questions any good provider should be happy to answer.
What it is
What we do
What we refuse to do
These are promises — held even when no one is watching.
Before you sign with anyone
Meaningful employment is one of the most powerful pathways to independence, purpose, and social inclusion — and at InLife, we are committed to making it accessible for every participant who wants to work. Our Employment and Training services cover the entire journey from exploring career interests and building foundational skills through to job searching, interview preparation, workplace onboarding, and ongoing in-work support. We partner with local employers across Melbourne, Geelong and the Gold Coast to create genuine opportunities that match participants' strengths and aspirations.
Our employment pathway begins with discovery. We spend time getting to know each participant — their interests, strengths, past experiences, and the kind of work environment where they are most likely to thrive. For some, this might mean a hands-on role in hospitality or retail. For others, it could be office-based work, warehouse operations, horticulture, or creative industries. We do not make assumptions about what a person can or cannot do; instead, we focus on what they want to achieve and build a plan to get there.
Skill development is a core component of our service. InLife runs structured training programs that cover workplace readiness topics such as time management, communication in the workplace, workplace health and safety, personal presentation, and understanding employer expectations. We also offer practical skills training in areas like food handling, basic computer literacy, customer service, and cash handling. These programs are delivered in small groups or one-on-one, depending on the participant's needs and learning style.
When a participant is ready to enter the workforce, our employment consultants provide hands-on job search support. This includes resume writing, job application assistance, interview coaching and practice, and direct engagement with employers to identify suitable vacancies. We work closely with businesses that are committed to inclusive hiring practices and can facilitate work trials, job carving (customising a role to match a participant's capabilities), and supported employment placements.
Once a participant is placed in a role, InLife does not step away. Our on-the-job support includes workplace orientation, task training, natural support development (helping colleagues and supervisors understand how best to work with the participant), and regular check-ins with both the participant and the employer. We have found that this ongoing support is what makes placements successful and sustainable in the long term.
For participants who are not yet ready for open employment, we offer pre-vocational programs, volunteer placement facilitation, and school-to-work transition support. Our goal is always to move participants closer to their employment aspirations at a pace that builds confidence and avoids burnout. Every step forward — whether it is completing a training module, attending a work trial, or holding down a shift — is a step worth celebrating.
InLife’s south-east Melbourne team delivers employment & training to participants in Berwick, Clyde North, Cranbourne, Pakenham, Narre Warren, Officer, Beaconsfield, Hampton Park, Endeavour Hills, and Dandenong. We also service Greater Melbourne, the Geelong region and the Gold Coast. Multilingual support workers available in English, Farsi, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi — so participants receive care from someone who can actually communicate with their family.
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Who this is for
Employment and Training services are for NDIS participants who have a goal of finding and maintaining employment, developing vocational skills, or exploring career options. This includes school leavers entering the workforce for the first time, adults looking to return to work, people seeking a career change with additional support, and participants who want to build work-related skills as a stepping stone toward future employment. If your NDIS plan includes Finding and Keeping a Job funding, we can help you turn your employment goals into reality.
Building toward employment works best with a strong foundation of support:
