National Disability Insurance Scheme / Disability Employment Services Pathways Pilot

The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) / Disability Employment Services (DES) Pathways Pilot (the Pilot) was conducted from December 2023 to March 2025 in the following areas: Australian Capital Territory, Greater Darwin and Outer Eastern Melbourne.

The aim of the Pilot was to improve pathways from the NDIS into the DES program for people who do not have mutual obligations and volunteer to receive additional support from a DES provider. The Pilot helped the Australian Government better understand what works for NDIS participants without mutual obligations when looking for and starting work. The information gathered through the pilot will contribute to future disability employment reforms.
If you are and NDIS Participant and would like to explore work opportunities or understand how to start your employment journey, speak with your LAC provider or a DES provider in your region(Opens external website).