School’s out. Meaningful work is in.

School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES) ease the transition and life journey from school to work for people with disability.

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School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)

SLES helps people with disability aged 16+ who are currently studying, leaving school, or simply want to develop their skills. With SLES, young people find the support to prepare for work, gain the life and vital work skills they need, find a job they love, build independence and become a valuable member of the team in the workplace. With tailored, goal oriented career plans and a holistic approach to succeeding at work, Sunnyfield’s SLES supports are the pathway from the classroom to meaningful employment pathways with Sunnyfield and the wider community.

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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Meet the team

Phillip Bailey Team Leader Support Coordination

Amanda Goninan

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Toronto
Phillip Bailey Team Leader Support Coordination

Liam Spruce

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Toronto
Phillip Bailey Team Leader Support Coordination

Braden Clingeleffer

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Northern Beaches
Phillip Bailey Team Leader Support Coordination

Emily Greco

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Guildford
Melinda-Ross-Manager-Support-Coordination

Andrew Huang

Vocational Services Coordinator - Northern Beaches
Debbie Dixon NDIS Plan Implementation Coordinator

Catherine Micallef

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Mount Druitt
Kylie Field – Support Coordinator

Cynthia Gurioy

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Mount Druitt
Charmaine Rogers – Support Coordinator

David Manczak

Vocational Services Manager
Gamze Kaso– Support Coordinator

Megan Ward

Employment & Workplace Trainer - Mount Druitt

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

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