What days and hours is the SLES program?

The SLES program runs on 3 consecutive days a week for 48 weeks, usually for 6 hours per day.

Where is the SLES program located?

The SLES program is run from our vocational training centres located in various regions and community areas: Allambie Heights Hub Address: 185 Allambie Rd, Allambie Heights 2100 Phone: 1300 588 688 Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm Mt Druitt Address: 114 Kurrajong ave, Mount Druitt 2760 Phone: 1300 588 688 Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm Toronto Hub Address: 9 Thorne St, Toronto 2283 Phone: 1300 588 688 Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm Guildford Hub Address: 25 Byron Rd, Guildford 2161 Phone: 1300 588 688 Opening Hours: 9am – 3pm

How do I access the SLES program?

To access SLES you must be an NDIS participant and have NDIS approval for funding in Finding and Keeping a job (Capacity Building).

What is the difference between SLES and School Work Experience?

SLES program is for people with disability 16+ who are just about to leave or have left school and wish to gain skills for employment. Our School Work Experience program is for schools with students who wish to attend a Sunnyfield site for work experience.

I’ve finished the SLES program, what’s my next step?

Sunnyfield Employment Services offers Supported Employment opportunities to people with disability 16+.

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

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Preparing young people with disability to transition from school to work seamlessly through experience and skill-based training to achieve their employment goals.

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Vocational Plan

Receive a personal vocational plan, tailored to the supports you need.

Skill-based training

Tap into individual and group skills-based training and development.

Career Opportunities

Explore career opportunities through open and supported work placements.

What you will learn in SLES

Focusing on real-world experiences, SLES is a one-year course with classes running 3 days a week. Participants’ learning centres on key professional skills and best practices in the workplace. Upon completion you will have a good understanding of the responsibilities of being an employee, have developed skills for life and grown confidence in travelling to work. Check out some of the skills you will gain through your learning journey:

Employability Skills

Gain knowledge on the expectations and responsibilities of being an employee. Understand punctuality, workplace behaviour, goal setting and presentation.

Workplace Skills

Deep-dive into teamwork, communication, time management, conflict resolution as well as the basics of numeracy and literacy so you can tackle any work task.

Travel Training

You will learn what transport options are available to you and how to safely travel from your home to your workplace with confidence and independence.

Work Experience

Put practice into play. Supported work experience gives you exposure to various work environments and roles, so you’re fully prepared before entering the workforce

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Open Day & Virtual Info Sessions

We’re hosting a virtual information session and open day in our new locations, covering all you need to know about the SLES program, how it’s delivered and the outcomes you can expect to achieve. You’ll also get the opportunity to discuss any questions you have with Sunnyfield staff, so you leave feeling confident on which steps to take next.

Guildford Hub

I want to attend the Open Day at Guildford Hub.

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Toronto Hub

I want to attend the Open Day at Toronto Hub.

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For more information about Sunnyfield’s SLES programs, contact our customer service team.