Employment, Skills & Community Inclusion
Support to build work readiness and everyday life skills, and to strengthen community connection and independence over time.
Building readiness for life, community and work can be an important pathway to independence. Disrupted education, housing instability, caring responsibilities, disability, language barriers or low confidence can make the next step feel out of reach. We support women, young people and people with disability to build confidence, practical skills and employment pathways that reflect their strengths and circumstances.
This may include life-readiness support, outreach, budgeting, financial literacy, digital skills, confidence building, community connection, training pathways and employment readiness. We welcome culturally and linguistically diverse communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, and aim to provide support that respects culture, family and individual goals.
Reach out to talk through your goals, including work, training, skills building or a first step towards greater independence.
What This Support Can Include
Our employment services and life skills programs are shaped around your goals and circumstances. Depending on what you need, this may include:
- Life-readiness support and outreach
- Practical skills building for everyday independence
- Budgeting and financial literacy
- Digital skills and confidence building
- Community skills training and community connection
- Work readiness, training pathways, supported and inclusive employment programs
- Culturally responsive support for CALD communities and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
Eligibility and Funding
Support can be accessed in a range of ways, including through NDIS funding (plan-managed or self-managed), other funding arrangements, or self-referral. Nhanya Foundation is a registered charity and is not an NDIS-registered provider. Ask our team about what's available and whether this program is the right fit for your situation.
What Happens After You Contact Us
When you reach out, a member of our team will follow up to talk through your goals and circumstances, and let you know what support may be available and any next steps. There's no obligation, and you're welcome to ask questions before deciding whether to proceed.
Related Support
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program only for people with an NDIS plan?
No. While some participants access this support through NDIS funding, others are self-funded or referred through other pathways. Ask our team about what applies to you.
Do I need a diagnosis or formal referral to get started?
Not necessarily. You're welcome to contact us directly to talk through your situation, and we'll let you know what's needed and what support may be available.
Do I need to live near Hoppers Crossing or Werribee to get support?
No. While our offices are in Hoppers Crossing and Werribee, support isn't limited to people who live nearby - Nhanya Foundation supports people across Australia. Contact us regardless of where you're located and we'll talk through what's possible for your situation.
Want more detail? Download the Community Participation brochure or the Employment Readiness brochure.
