Training Programs

Build your skills and get job ready!

Looking to get a job but need to strengthen your skills for work? Good Sammy offers a range of employment training programs for people with disability across Western Australia.

Whether you’re about to transition from school to work, or looking to build on skills you already have, we have programs to help you reach your employment goals.

Delivered by experienced and supportive professionals, our programs offer small class sizes so that every participant can be supported to learn and grow.

Academy Programs

Good Sammy Academy Programs are foundational courses that develop the essential skills and confidence needed for employment and greater independence. Many of our Academy Program graduates progress to explore employment opportunities within Good Sammy or work towards hybrid employment pathways.

Dare to Dream

The Dare to Dream Scholarship Program empowers Year 11 and 12 students with disability to build work skills and confidence for a smooth transition from school to employment and training pathways.

Students can expect:

Weekly sessions and activities that build workplace awareness and skills
Engaging work incursions
Diverse, real-world workplace exposure
Parent and school engagement

Visit our dedicated Dare to Dream Hub to find out more and register your interest.

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Work Skills

Work Skills is a training program that focuses on developing essential workplace skills.

In the Work Skills program, you’ll develop important skills to help you enter a workplace with confidence.

Through 10 weekly interactive workshops, you will learn how to:

Understand work routines and professional boundaries
Learn about workplace health and safety
Improve speaking, listening and online communication skills
Build positive relationships with colleagues
Learn how to work with a diverse team

The confidence and capability you’ll build through this foundational program will set you up for success as you move into further training or employment.

How long does the program run for?

The Work Skills program runs for 10 weeks. Sessions will run on Tuesdays, 9am to 1pm (4 hours).

What does it cost?

Our pricing is tailored to the individual support you need. You will need the correct NDIS funding to join the Work Skills program. If you’re not sure about your funding, our Training Team can help you understand your eligibility. More information is also available in our FAQs below.

How do I apply?

DRIVE (Expressions of Interest currently paused)

The DRIVE program, funded by the Road Safety Commission, empowers people with disability on their journey to becoming safe, confident, and responsible drivers through tailored education and support.

The program includes:

Keys4Life road safety and learner driver education
Support to prepare for the Learner’s Permit Theory Test
Access to practical driving lessons for eligible participants
Support towards obtaining a driver’s licence

At this time, Expressions of Interest are paused as we await the outcome of future funding arrangements for the DRIVE program. Future intakes will be considered once funding outcomes are confirmed, and further updates will be shared when available.

If you would like to be notified of future opportunities, please check back regularly or email us at [email protected] for updates.

Our DRIVE program is proudly supported by

Is Good Sammy a registered NDIS Provider?

Yes, Good Sammy Enterprises is an NDIS Registered Provider (4-4GHG-2). We are registered under the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to provide:

0102 Assistance to access and maintain employment or higher education
0106 Assistance in coordinating or managing life stages, transitions and supports
0107 Daily personal activities
0108 Assistance with travel or transport arrangements
0117 Development of life skills
0125 Participation in community, social and civic activities
0133 Specialised supported employment
0136 Group and centre based activities
Module 2A: Implementing behaviour support plans

I am not eligible for the NDIS. Is there other funding I can access?

You could be eligible for funding for your disability through an organisation separate from the NDIS. The funding pathways might include:

Department of Communities: The Department of Communities operates a number of services to support Western Australians living with disability, their families and carers, through various programs, initiatives and strategies.
Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA): If your disability is the result of a motor vehicle accident, a claim could be made through ICWA.
WorkCover WA: If your disability is the result of a workplace injury, a claim could be made through WorkCover WA.

You can also pay for support services upfront. Our support pricing can be downloaded here.

For more help, email [email protected] or phone 9463 0500.

Do I need to be on the NDIS to undertake a training program at Good Sammy?

You need to be on the NDIS to be eligible to for our Work Ready and Work Skills Academy Programs.

To become a NDIS Participant, you must:

Have a permanent impairment that significantly affects your ability to take part in everyday activities; or have a developmental delay.
Be aged less than 65 when you first apply to enter the NDIS.
Live in Australia in an NDIS area on a specific date.
Be an Australian citizen or hold a permanent visa or Protected Special Category visa.

For additional information about eligibility please visit the National Disability Insurance Scheme website.

Need help joining the NDIS or checking your eligibility?

If you’re unsure about your eligibility to receive NDIS funding, or if you are eligible but are not sure about the next step, we can assist. You can contact us on 9463 0500 or email [email protected] with the Subject Line ‘Help with the NDIS’

Note: If you are applying for a job in our corporate office, you do not need to be a NDIS participant.