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Meaningful employment can open doors to new connections, greater independence, and increased confidence. It provides opportunities to grow your skills, strengthen your sense of purpose, and build a future that reflects your goals. If finding employment is important to you, we are here to support your journey through Customised Employment, focusing on your strengths, interests, and goals.

What is Customised Employment?

Customised Employment is an evidence-based, person-centred way of creating meaningful work. Instead of starting with a job vacancy, we begin by understanding your skills, interests, and strengths. We then work with employers to design tasks or a role that fits you and meets real business needs.

  • Flexible to suit the person and the workplace
  • Collaborative with Participants and Employers
  • Focused on long-term, open employment

Who can benefit?

Customised Employment can be used with anyone. Since it was first developed in the 1980’s, it has proven especially effective in creating lasting work opportunities for people with higher disability support needs. Those who have used Customised Employment have experienced:

  • Greater confidence and purpose
  • Long-term career opportunities
  • Skill development and capacity building
  • Community inclusion
  • Personalised support based on individual strengths

The Four Stages of Customised Employment

Delivered across four tailored stages, Participants receive personalised support at every step. Most people progress through all four stages in 8 months to 2 years, depending on their goals and journey.

Binoculars representing career discovery Discovery Getting to know you, your strengths, interests and conditions for success
Representation of multiple role options connected to a central person Job Search Planning Creating a clear pathway through exploring trialing and testing
2 people sitting at a table representing talking with employers Job Development and Negotiation Carving roles that are right for you and right for the employer
A person radiating happiness Post-Employment Support Supporting success and growth once at work

Ready to start your Employment Journey?

Contact us to schedule an appointment and explore how Customised Employment can help you find a role that fits your skills, strengths, and goals. We operate across Adelaide and Perth and can travel as needed to provide support.