Beyond. Making it Happen!

“[We] chose CBS Inc. as we felt it had a great ethos. Nicholas has developed some great life skills and friendships. Nicholas is very happy to have [now] secured this job. Tony and I would like to thank the CBS SLES and DES teams for all their hard work and efforts in helping Nick achieve his goal.”- Angela parent of Beyond. Making it Happen participant, September 2020

Finding and keeping a job

Our Beyond. Making it Happen! program has three modules. These are delivered in small groups or one on one and can be provided for up to two years.
Together the Work Discovery, Independent Living Skills and Work Fit modules make up the whole program. You can enrol in any of the three modules as stand-alone or in combination.

Modules are provided:

Monday to Friday (in most areas)
Morning and afternoon sessions
Combination in person and Online.

With all participants we provide one-on-one planning sessions where we review your Individual Transition Plan and progress towards your employment goal.
Additional wrap around services can also be provided. Usually these are one on one for activities such as travel support, mentoring, social and community participation.

Who can access these programs?

Most participants are:

aged between 16-25 years of age
high low to moderate support needs.

Funding is normally provided by:

NDIS School Leavers Employment Supports (SLES)
NDIS Assistance with finding and keeping a job
NDIS other funding lines as negotiated
School transition funding
Self-funding.

Work Discovery

Covers all areas of getting ready to find work. We help you explore your strengths and interests to find a career that is the right fit for you. We assist you with resume writing, interview preparation, job searching and workplace numeracy and literacy.
Following learning how to get a job, we help you access work experience, as it is important to try different types of jobs before you start working.

Independent Living Skills

Gives you the tools to help succeed in adult life! Learn how to live independently. This module includes developing skills in cooking, home management, how to manage your budget. It also help you build your skills through well-being and self-development activities.

Work Fit

Provides you with practical on-the-job skills. Elective modules provide real hands-on experience in a range of industries including “Master Chef”, “Retails Warriors”, “Creative Art” and “Amazing Admins”.