Supported Employment

What is Supported Employment?

Supported Employment provides meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities, who need extra support at work.

At Aruma, you’ll have the opportunity to gain new skills, be part of a team and earn an income to help you do the things you love.

The best part is, you don’t need any experience, you just need to be ready to learn. We provide all your training on the job!

We offer Supported Employment for people with disabilities throughout our many Social Enterprise businesses across Australia.

To find out more about what opportunities are available, call us on 1300 538 746 or enquire online here. Read on to find out more.

Supported Employment at Aruma

At Aruma, we can help you find a job you’ll love through one of our Supported Employment businesses.

What Supported Employment jobs does Aruma offer?

Aruma has many Social Enterprise businesses across Australia, that offer Supported Employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

Check out all our Social Enterprise businesses!

• Facilities Management – across NSW and QLD
• Summerland Farm – in Northern NSW
• Aussie Biscuits – in Forbes NSW
• Commercial Laundry – in Newcastle NSW
• Manufacturing – in Newcastle NSW
• Medical and Forensic Packaging – in Burleigh Heads QLD

You’ll not only earn your own money, but you’ll also get experience, training, support, and become part of the amazing Aruma team!

Supported Employment can help you to:

• Build new skills
• Grow your confidence and independence at work
• Earn an income
• Make new friends
• Contribute in a supported and accessible workplace
• Enjoy job satisfaction working in a team.

Do I need any qualifications or experience?

No, you do not need any experience or qualifications to join the Aruma Supported employee team.

Our supervisors and trainers will provide you with training and support every step of the way.

To find out more about the Supported Employment opportunities available, call us on 1300 538 746.

NDIS support categories

To be eligible for Supported Employment, you must have a Disability Support Pension (DSP) and an NDIS plan.

Your NDIS funding sits in your core supports and is called “Supports in employment” in your NDIS plan.

To find out more about the Supported Employment opportunities available, call us on 1300 538 746 or enquire online here.