If you can dream it
we can help you do it!
Innovative supports in employment
for young people with disability
About
Our friendly and supportive staff will work with you to create your Individualised Person Centered Employment Plan the roadmap to your first step steps in your employment pathway.
Our employment focused programs will assist you to build your employment readiness skills, preparing you for real jobs at real pay. Our proven successful approach is to work with individuals and small groups to ensure supports are provided to meet your goals.
Art Program
ART PROGRAM
Group Centred ACTIVITY
Every Tuesday
10am – 2.30pm
143 Westall Rd Clayton South
Group supports 1:3
Workshop is run by an experienced, qualified, VIT registered teacher
Support 4 Employment’s art program is designed to meet the needs of people with an interest to create. We aim to use art to engage you through mindful, meditative and creative art projects. Our activities allow you to creative in a stress-free, calm, no pressure environment. Improve your social connection thru art, enhancing wellbeing and enjoyment.
Projects* may include:
Our program will be funded through core supports from eligible NDIS plan
*A participant contribution for resources and materials will be $20 per session
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Group Centred ACTIVITY
Every Tuesday
10am – 2.30pm
143 Westall Rd Clayton South
Group supports 1:3
Workshop is run by an experienced, qualified, VIT registered teacher
Support 4 Employment’s art program is designed to meet the needs of people with an interest to create. We aim to use art to engage you through mindful, meditative and creative art projects. Our activities allow you to creative in a stress-free, calm, no pressure environment. Improve your social connection thru art, enhancing wellbeing and enjoyment.
Projects* may include:
- Framed Zentangle style drawing
- Wellbeing/Mindfulness drawing
- Silhouette painting on canvas
- Terracotta vase/pot decorating using acrylic paint
- Mosaic Frame making
- Terracotta Tile decoration using poscas and acrylic paint
Our program will be funded through core supports from eligible NDIS plan
*A participant contribution for resources and materials will be $20 per session
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wood working and furniture restoration program
Employment Services
School Leaver Employment Support - (SLES)
Support 4 Employment's SLES programs are as unique as you are. We custom design programs for young people with disability who require a little extra support. Let us help you prepare for work and reach your employment goals.
Learn MoreSupports in Employment (previously specialised supported employment)
Let us help you in any type of job in any type of employment. You can now use supported employment funding for support in any type of job - not just an ADE. We build your support plan around YOUR choice of where you would like to work - any type of job in any type of organization.
Learn MoreMicroenterprise & Self Employment Assistance
Your NDIS Plan funding can now be used to support you not only in mainstream employment, but also in self owned and family businesses. We can help you build the skills to run your own successful business.
Learn MoreNDIS Plan Writing Advisory Service
Don't have an NDIS Plan? Have a Plan, but need it reviewed? We take the stress out of NDIS! Let us help you get the most out of the NDIS planning process.
Learn MoreSocial Enterprise Services
Support Co-ordination
At Support4Choice we empower our participants to achieve their NDIS goals. We work with participants and their families/cares/guardians to provide support coordination, taking into consideration each participant individual circumstances.
- Help you to understand the different aspects of your approved supports and assisting you to implement your plan.
- Coordinate a range of support services for you, that are in line with your individual goals, strengths and needs.
- Build and encourage you and your family/carer to coordinate your own supports – supporting with life decisions, not just service options.
- Supporting you to express your expectations and make informed decisions about your care needs.
- Assisting you to source and obtain, quotes and services agreements from service providers.
- Review, monitor and evaluate all aspects of individuals budgets, services agreements and goal progression.
- Providing choice and assistance in helping you make decisions based on the benefits of the different options provided.
- To provide you with personalised, flexible and responsive support.
- To support you at plan review, organising reports to ensure you get the best possible plan..
Team
Lou Licastro
Director
Lou has had a long and varied career owning several businesses. Starting at a young age owning a small florist business, then moving onto to a commercial cleaning company which during his time, he managed over 100 employees over several locations thru-out Melbourne and Sydney.
Neil Kenny
Director
For over 23 years, Neil has successfully managed commercial operations, has driven technology start-ups and has fundamentally re-imagined the businesses of two Australian Disability Enterprises. Neil has personally shown what innovation and commercial flair are capable of achieving in the supported employment space.
Brochures
Access our on-line brochures here by clicking on the selection below
CLICK HERE for Support 4 Employment On-Line Catalogue
Support 4 Employment: Certificate I & II in Workplace Skills
CLICK HERE for Support 4 Employment On-Line Catalogue
Support 4 Employment: Certificate I & II in Workplace Skills
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Privacy Policy
Privacy Statement
Support 4 Employment is committed to protecting the privacy of an individual’s personal information. The following sets out how we aim to protect the privacy of your personal information, your rights in relation to your personal information managed by us, and the way we collect, use and disclose your personal information.
In handling your personal information, we will comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and with the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that:
personal information is managed in an open and transparent way
the privacy of personal information of participants and staff are protected
we collect and handle personal information fairly
personal information we collect is used and disclosed for legally permitted purposes only
we regulate access to and correction of personal information
we maintain the confidentiality of personal information through appropriate storage and security.
The kinds of information we collect
Consumer personal information is collected to provide care and services. Personal information we collect could include your:
name, address, telephone number and email address
date of birth
gender
advocate or emergency contact’s telephone number and email
health information
diversity status (ethnicity, lifestyle preferences).
How we collect personal information
Participant personal information may be collected from:
you, the participant
your family members or significant others
your advocate
your doctor or other service providers or facilities.
We will collect personal information directly from you unless:
we have your consent to collect the information from someone else
we are required or authorised by law to collect the information from someone else
it is unreasonable or impractical to do so.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us; although you should be advised that this may impact on our capacity to provide services.
Purpose of collecting personal information
Personal information is collected for the purposes of providing care and services. The information may be used to:
provide support services
enable service providers and medical practitioners to provide care and services
Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose your personal and health information, for the purpose of your care and services, to:
service providers who assist us in providing care and services, medical practitioners, external health agencies such as the ambulance service, hospitals, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and other relevant government organisations
a person you have nominated as being your advocate, e.g. parent, child or sibling, spouse, a relative, a member of your household, a guardian, an enduring power of attorney, or a person you have nominated to be contacted in case of emergency, provided they are at least 18 years of age.
We may not use or disclose personal information for a purpose other than providing care and services, unless:
you have consented
the purpose is related to providing care and services, and you would reasonably expect disclosure of the information for that purpose
we believe on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to your life, health or safety or a serious threat to public health or public safety
we have reason to suspect unlawful activity and disclosure is required or authorised by law.
We will not disclose your personal information to an overseas recipient.
Security of personal information
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we hold is protected against misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. We hold personal information in both hard copy and electronic forms in secure databases on secure premises and on secure, cloud-based technology, accessible only by our authorised staff.
Accessing the personal information that we hold about you
Under the Privacy Act, you have a right to access your personal information that is collected and held by us. If at any time you would like to access or change the personal information that we hold about you, or you would like more information on our approach to privacy, please contact us.
To obtain access to your personal information, you will have to provide us with proof of identity. We will take all reasonable steps to provide access to your personal information within seven (7) days from your request.
Employee information
Records of current and past employees which are related to the employment relationship are managed in accordance with workplace laws. Privacy laws may apply to employee personal information if the information is used for something that is not related to the employment relationship between our organisation and the employee.
Volunteer records
Personal information collected and held by us in relation to our volunteers will be managed in accordance with the Privacy Act.
Privacy data breaches
In the event that your personal information is lost, stolen or subject to unauthorised access or disclosure, we will implement our Management of Data Breach Policy and Procedure.
Privacy complaints
All complaints regarding privacy can be lodged via our complaint handling process.
At all times, privacy complaints will:
be treated seriously
be dealt with as promptly as possible
be dealt with in a confidential manner
not affect your existing obligations or affect the commercial arrangements between you and us.
You will be informed of the outcome of your complaint following completion of the investigation.
Support 4 Employment is committed to protecting the privacy of an individual’s personal information. The following sets out how we aim to protect the privacy of your personal information, your rights in relation to your personal information managed by us, and the way we collect, use and disclose your personal information.
In handling your personal information, we will comply with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth) (Privacy Act) and with the thirteen Australian Privacy Principles in the Privacy Act.
We have policies and procedures in place to ensure that:
personal information is managed in an open and transparent way
the privacy of personal information of participants and staff are protected
we collect and handle personal information fairly
personal information we collect is used and disclosed for legally permitted purposes only
we regulate access to and correction of personal information
we maintain the confidentiality of personal information through appropriate storage and security.
The kinds of information we collect
Consumer personal information is collected to provide care and services. Personal information we collect could include your:
name, address, telephone number and email address
date of birth
gender
advocate or emergency contact’s telephone number and email
health information
diversity status (ethnicity, lifestyle preferences).
How we collect personal information
Participant personal information may be collected from:
you, the participant
your family members or significant others
your advocate
your doctor or other service providers or facilities.
We will collect personal information directly from you unless:
we have your consent to collect the information from someone else
we are required or authorised by law to collect the information from someone else
it is unreasonable or impractical to do so.
You can withdraw your consent at any time by contacting us; although you should be advised that this may impact on our capacity to provide services.
Purpose of collecting personal information
Personal information is collected for the purposes of providing care and services. The information may be used to:
provide support services
enable service providers and medical practitioners to provide care and services
Disclosure of personal information
We may disclose your personal and health information, for the purpose of your care and services, to:
service providers who assist us in providing care and services, medical practitioners, external health agencies such as the ambulance service, hospitals, the National Disability Insurance Scheme, and other relevant government organisations
a person you have nominated as being your advocate, e.g. parent, child or sibling, spouse, a relative, a member of your household, a guardian, an enduring power of attorney, or a person you have nominated to be contacted in case of emergency, provided they are at least 18 years of age.
We may not use or disclose personal information for a purpose other than providing care and services, unless:
you have consented
the purpose is related to providing care and services, and you would reasonably expect disclosure of the information for that purpose
we believe on reasonable grounds that the disclosure is necessary to prevent or lessen a serious and imminent threat to your life, health or safety or a serious threat to public health or public safety
we have reason to suspect unlawful activity and disclosure is required or authorised by law.
We will not disclose your personal information to an overseas recipient.
Security of personal information
We take all reasonable steps to ensure that the personal information we hold is protected against misuse, loss, unauthorised access, modification or disclosure. We hold personal information in both hard copy and electronic forms in secure databases on secure premises and on secure, cloud-based technology, accessible only by our authorised staff.
Accessing the personal information that we hold about you
Under the Privacy Act, you have a right to access your personal information that is collected and held by us. If at any time you would like to access or change the personal information that we hold about you, or you would like more information on our approach to privacy, please contact us.
To obtain access to your personal information, you will have to provide us with proof of identity. We will take all reasonable steps to provide access to your personal information within seven (7) days from your request.
Employee information
Records of current and past employees which are related to the employment relationship are managed in accordance with workplace laws. Privacy laws may apply to employee personal information if the information is used for something that is not related to the employment relationship between our organisation and the employee.
Volunteer records
Personal information collected and held by us in relation to our volunteers will be managed in accordance with the Privacy Act.
Privacy data breaches
In the event that your personal information is lost, stolen or subject to unauthorised access or disclosure, we will implement our Management of Data Breach Policy and Procedure.
Privacy complaints
All complaints regarding privacy can be lodged via our complaint handling process.
At all times, privacy complaints will:
be treated seriously
be dealt with as promptly as possible
be dealt with in a confidential manner
not affect your existing obligations or affect the commercial arrangements between you and us.
You will be informed of the outcome of your complaint following completion of the investigation.
Contact
- 143 Westall Rd Clayton South
- PO Box 121, Carlton South VIC 3053
- 1300 033 876 - Support 4 Employment Ltd
- info@s4e.org.au
- Monday to Friday 9:30am to 4:30pm