Study and tutoring support
Help with planning assignments, understanding tasks, developing study routines, organising your time and building confidence as a learner.
NDIS support in Lismore and the Northern Rivers
NDIS Education & Employment Support in Lismore
Education and employment can open the door to greater independence, confidence and connection. But finding the right course, keeping up with study or taking the next step towards work can sometimes feel overwhelming.
Health Support Plus provides personalised education and employment support for NDIS participants in Lismore and across the Northern Rivers. We take time to understand what you want to achieve, what may be getting in the way and what kind of support will be most useful.
Whether your goal is to improve your study skills, complete training, prepare a résumé or feel more confident in an interview, we can work alongside you at a pace that feels manageable.
You can also explore our complete range of NDIS support services.
- Support based on your interests, strengths and individual goals
- Clear, practical steps that build skills over time
- Encouragement that respects your choices and independence
How we may be able to help
Education and employment support for everyday progress
Your support can be tailored to your current goals, abilities and circumstances, and to the supports available within your NDIS plan.
Courses and training
Support to explore suitable courses, TAFE, vocational training, apprenticeships or personal-development opportunities and take practical steps towards enrolment.
Résumé preparation
Assistance to identify your strengths and experience, create or update your résumé and prepare clear, relevant job applications.
Job-search skills
Practical guidance with looking for suitable roles, reading job advertisements, completing applications and following up opportunities.
Interview preparation
Practise answering questions, talking about your abilities, choosing appropriate clothing and approaching interviews with greater confidence.
Confidence for work
Build communication, reliability, workplace awareness, problem-solving and other practical skills that can support participation in employment.
Encouragement with purpose
Mentoring that builds confidence and independence
Sometimes the greatest barrier is not knowing where to begin—or believing that progress is possible. A supportive mentor can help turn a broad goal into smaller, achievable steps.
Our approach is not about taking over. We work with you, offering the right level of guidance while encouraging you to make choices, practise new skills and recognise your own progress.
- Set realistic education or employment goals
- Break larger tasks into clear, manageable steps
- Develop routines, organisation and motivation
- Recognise strengths and build self-belief
- Prepare for changes, challenges and new environments
For participants who also want to build confidence through activities and social connection, our Social & Community Participation support may complement these goals.
A personalised approach
How your support begins
Everyone’s pathway is different. We begin by listening, then shape the support around the outcomes that matter to you.
Understand your goals
We talk about what you would like to learn or achieve, your interests, strengths and any barriers you are experiencing.
Agree on practical next steps
Together, we identify priorities and develop a simple approach that suits your needs, pace and funded supports.
Learn by doing
We support you to practise skills in real situations, review what is working and adjust the support as your confidence grows.
Support that sees the whole person
Why choose Health Support Plus?
Good support should help you move towards your goals while respecting your choices, circumstances and individual way of learning.
Person-centred
Your goals guide the support. We listen carefully and adapt our approach to what works best for you. Learn more about why families choose Health Support Plus.
Focused on capacity
We aim to build practical skills and confidence so you can participate more independently over time.
Local and flexible
We understand the Northern Rivers and can provide support at home, in the community or virtually, depending on your needs and availability.
Understanding your options
Can education and employment support be funded by the NDIS?
The NDIS may fund disability-related supports that help a participant build skills, increase independence or work towards education and employment goals. The support must be considered reasonable and necessary and relate to the participant’s disability and plan goals.
Funding arrangements vary from person to person. We can discuss the type of assistance you are looking for and whether our support appears to align with the funded supports in your plan.
Please note: The NDIS does not generally replace responsibilities belonging to a school, training provider or employer, and it does not usually fund ordinary course fees or standard educational costs.
For practical help with everyday routines, see our NDIS Daily Living Support. Participants working on physical or emotional wellbeing goals can also explore our Health & Wellbeing Support.
Local support
Serving Lismore and the Northern Rivers
Health Support Plus provides education and employment support in Lismore and surrounding Northern Rivers communities. Availability and the way support is delivered may vary by location, so please contact us to discuss what is currently possible in your area.
- Lismore
- Ballina
- Lennox Head
- Alstonville
- Byron Bay
- Northern Rivers
To ask about availability in your community, contact the Health Support Plus team.
Common questions
Education and employment support FAQs
Do I need to be ready to apply for a job?
No. Your current goal might simply be to explore your interests, improve foundational skills, complete some training or become more comfortable in work-like environments. Support can begin wherever you are now.
Can you help me choose a course or training pathway?
We can help you explore options, consider how they relate to your interests and goals, gather information and take practical next steps. Decisions remain yours, and enrolment requirements are set by the relevant education or training provider.
Can you write my résumé or job application for me?
We can work alongside you to identify your strengths and experience, organise the information and improve your résumé or application. Our focus is on helping you understand and participate in the process, not simply doing everything for you.
Can you guarantee that I will get a job?
No provider can guarantee employment. We can help you build relevant skills, prepare well, pursue suitable opportunities and approach the process with greater confidence.
Where can support take place?
Depending on your goals, funded supports and availability, assistance may take place at home, in the community, at an appropriate learning or work-related setting, or online.
How do I know whether this support is included in my NDIS plan?
It depends on your goals, funding categories and plan management arrangements. You can check your plan or speak with your support coordinator, plan manager, Local Area Coordinator or the NDIA. Health Support Plus can also discuss the service you need before support begins.
