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Neuro-affirming capacity building

Build a life—and a working future—that fits you.

Practical, personalised NDIS supports for neurodivergent people across employment, independent living, communication and wellbeing.

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Gold Coast based In-home & community Telehealth available
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Your goals. Your pace.Support built around identity, autonomy and real life.

Respectful support

Practical strategies

Meaningful outcomes

No pressure to mask

Ways we can help

Support that connects to everyday life.

We start with what matters to the participant, then build a clear and practical pathway towards greater choice, confidence and independence.

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Employment supports

Individualised support to explore work, build job-ready skills and move towards sustainable employment—including NDIS School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES).

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Independent living skills

Practical, paced support with routines, self-care, household tasks, planning and everyday decision-making.

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Communication & connection

Build confidence, express needs and boundaries, understand communication preferences and develop meaningful social connections.

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Rehabilitation counselling & vocational assessments

Specialised mental health and neurodiversity services for NDIS plan-managed and self-managed participants, connecting wellbeing, work, study and daily life goals.

Employment capacity building

Individualised pathways into and through employment.

Employment support should never be one-size-fits-all. We work alongside neurodivergent people and people living with psychosocial disability to understand their strengths, interests, functional barriers and individual support needs.

Support is practical, strengths-based, recovery-oriented and neurodiversity-affirming, with a focus on meaningful and sustainable employment.

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Support can include

  • Vocational profiling and strengths discovery
  • Executive functioning and workload management
  • Workplace communication and self-advocacy
  • Sensory needs, regulation and sustainable routines
  • Resume, applications and interview preparation
  • Workplace expectations, rights and responsibilities
  • Travel training, time management and money skills
  • Work experience planning and on-the-job support
SLES

School Leaver Employment Supports

Building confidence, skills and independence for the transition from school to employment.

Neuro Rise Collective provides individualised School Leaver Employment Supports for young people with neurodivergent and psychosocial disabilities who are preparing to transition from school into employment, further training and greater independence.

Our approach recognises that disability can affect employment in different ways. We work alongside each participant to understand their strengths, interests, functional barriers, communication preferences, executive functioning, emotional wellbeing and individual support needs.

Support may focus on employment goals, work-readiness skills, executive functioning and organisation, communication, emotional and sensory regulation, confidence, self-advocacy, interview preparation, workplace expectations, travel skills and suitable employment or training pathways.

Our goal is to build the practical skills, confidence and strategies needed to move towards meaningful and sustainable employment.

NDIS employment

Employment Capacity Building

Individualised employment support for neurodivergent people and people living with psychosocial disability.

Neuro Rise Collective supports NDIS participants who want to prepare for employment, explore vocational opportunities, build workplace capacity or strengthen their ability to maintain employment.

We recognise the impact that executive functioning, motivation and task initiation, anxiety, emotional regulation, communication, sensory processing, cognitive fatigue, organisation, confidence and workplace demands can have on employment participation.

Support can include vocational goal setting, executive functioning strategies, workload and time management, sustainable routines, managing distractions, emotional and sensory regulation, workplace communication, self-advocacy, interview preparation, workplace expectations and identifying appropriate adjustments.

We focus on understanding the individual rather than expecting the individual to fit a standard employment pathway.

Plan-managed and self-managed NDIS participants welcome.

A flexible pathway to employment

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Discover

Understand interests, strengths, support needs and what a good work environment looks like.

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Build

Develop the practical, social and self-management skills needed for the next step.

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Try

Explore real-world pathways through tailored activities, work exposure and skill practice.

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Transition

Move towards work, further training or the right ongoing employment service with a clear plan.

NDIS note: SLES and other employment supports must be connected to the participant’s employment goals and available funding. We can help clarify the proposed service before supports begin.

Focused capacity building

Structured enough to guide. Flexible enough to fit.

Our ongoing and skill-building supports use personalised sessions, practical tools and strategies that can be applied in everyday life.

Ongoing support

Independent Living Skills

Build sustainable routines and everyday skills without shame, pressure or overwhelm.

  • Self-care and home routines
  • Meal planning and household tasks
  • Organisation and executive functioning
  • Community tasks and decision-making
Skill building

Communication & Social Skills

Strengthen communication and connection while honouring individual preferences and neurodivergent identity.

  • Communication styles and needs
  • Boundaries and self-advocacy
  • Social confidence and emotional awareness
  • Meaningful participation at your pace
Capacity & skill building

Practical skills for greater independence, confidence and participation.

Neuro Rise Collective provides individualised capacity-building supports for NDIS participants with neurodivergent and psychosocial disabilities. Support focuses on practical skills that can be applied at home, in the community, in education and towards employment.

Rather than simply completing tasks for participants, we work alongside each person to build their skills, confidence and independence in ways that connect with their NDIS goals.

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Independent living skills

Meal planning, cooking, shopping, household routines, cleaning, laundry and personal organisation.

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Transport training

Using public transport, planning routes, reading timetables, using transport apps, navigating unfamiliar locations and building confidence travelling independently.

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Community access skills

Planning outings, accessing services, making purchases, attending appointments and developing confidence in community environments.

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Executive functioning

Planning, prioritising, starting and completing tasks, time management, organisation, visual schedules and sustainable routines.

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Money and budgeting skills

Understanding everyday expenses, budgeting, shopping, comparing prices and building confidence managing money.

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Communication and self-advocacy

Communicating needs, asking for assistance, understanding boundaries, problem-solving and advocating for reasonable support.

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Social capacity building

Developing communication skills, navigating social situations, understanding relationships and participating in meaningful activities.

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Emotional and sensory regulation

Recognising early signs of overwhelm, understanding individual sensory needs and developing practical strategies for everyday environments.

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Appointments and life administration

Preparing for appointments, organising documents, using calendars and reminders, completing administrative tasks and understanding information.

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Education and employment readiness

Developing routines, workplace communication, task management, travel-to-work skills, self-advocacy and strategies for sustainable participation.

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Problem-solving and decision-making

Breaking larger tasks into manageable steps and developing strategies for responding when plans change or difficulties arise.

Building capacity, not dependence

Support today. Greater independence over time.

Our focus is on identifying the difference between what a participant currently requires assistance with and what they may be able to learn to do more independently over time.

Skills are taught in practical, meaningful environments wherever appropriate. Transport training may involve planning and completing a real journey. Meal-planning support may include preparing a shopping list, budgeting, purchasing ingredients and making the meal.

For participants living with psychosocial disability, capacity building also considers how anxiety, fluctuating mental health, cognitive fatigue, motivation, confidence and emotional regulation affect everyday functioning.

Support is individualised, strengths-based, recovery-oriented and neurodiversity-affirming, with activities linked to the participant’s NDIS goals, functional capacity and desired level of independence.

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“Progress is not about becoming less neurodivergent. It is about having the understanding, tools and environment to live more fully.”
Why Neuro Rise

Professional expertise, delivered humanly.

Neuro Rise Collective combines rehabilitation counselling expertise with specialist knowledge of autism, ADHD, psychosocial disability and the practical realities of everyday life.

Services are led by Sabrina Louise, a qualified Rehabilitation Counsellor with postgraduate qualifications in Rehabilitation Counselling and Autism, and a Full Member of the Australian Society of Rehabilitation Counsellors Ltd (ASORC®). Every support relationship is collaborative, trauma-informed and focused on the participant’s own definition of a meaningful life.

Neuro-affirmingIdentity and autonomy are respected.
Strengths-basedWe build from ability and possibility.
Evidence-informedStrategies have purpose and context.
Real-worldSkills are designed to work in daily life.
Good to know

Frequently asked questions.

Not sure which support fits? That is exactly what a discovery call is for.

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Who do you support?

We support neurodivergent people, including autistic people and people with ADHD, intellectual disability or psychosocial disability. Supports are tailored to each person’s goals, preferences and pace.

What are School Leaver Employment Supports (SLES)?

SLES are individualised NDIS capacity-building supports for eligible young people transitioning from school towards employment. They can help build work skills, confidence and independence. Funding depends on the participant’s goals, circumstances and NDIS plan.

How can supports be delivered?

Depending on the participant’s goals, supports may be delivered one-to-one, in a small group, in-home, in the community or by telehealth. Employment supports may also include practical skill development in real-world settings.

Which NDIS funding may be used?

The relevant support category depends on the participant’s plan and goals. Capacity-building supports may sit within Finding and Keeping a Job, Improved Daily Living, Improved Social and Community Participation, Improved Relationships or Improved Health and Wellbeing. We can discuss the plan before service commencement; final funding decisions remain with the NDIA and plan manager.

Are your services neuro-affirming?

Yes. We respect neurodivergent identity and do not use deficit-based, compliance-driven or ‘fixing’ approaches. Support is collaborative, strengths-based, trauma-informed and guided by the participant.

Take the next step

Let’s talk about what meaningful progress looks like for you.

Participants, families, support coordinators and referrers are welcome. Tell us a little about the goals and support being considered, and we will help you identify a suitable next step.

Contact Neuro Rise Gold Coast, Queensland • Telehealth available