Our services
At Balance by Design, all programs and support are tailored to each individual’s unique needs, goals, and circumstances.
Support designed for you
Whether you’re a young person exploring your first career steps, an adult navigating change, or a professional redesigning your work-life balance, our approach is flexible and strengths-based. We work with you to identify your skills, clarify your goals, and provide practical guidance that fits your situation, ensuring the support you receive is relevant, achievable, and designed to help you succeed on your own terms. Packages are flexible and can be adapted to suit individual needs.
Core Employment Skills program
Balance by Design provides tailored career coaching and advisory support to help NDIS participants prepare for, gain, and maintain meaningful employment or education pathways. Services focus on building practical job readiness skills, confidence, and clear career direction, aligned with each individual’s strengths, goals, and circumstances.
Support may include career planning, resume and interview preparation, workplace communication skills, and guidance with study or training pathways. Sessions are delivered one-on-one, either online or in-person, and are adapted to suit each client’s needs.
This service aligns with NDIS Capacity Building supports, including Finding and Keeping a Job and Improved Learning, and is designed to support sustainable employment and career development outcomes.
Program details
Duration: Sessions are tailored to individual needs and typically run for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Cost:
Pricing may vary depending on the individual participant’s NDIS plan.
Refer to Frequently Asked Questions (below) for more information.
Kickstarter Program
Balance by Design’s Kickstarter program provides practical career guidance for people aged 15 and over. Using a strengths-based approach, the program helps participants discover their interests, recognise their skills, and explore possible pathways into work, training, or further study.
Participants also receive hands-on support with job readiness skills, including creating a CV, learning how to search and apply for jobs, and preparing for interviews. The program is designed to build confidence navigating the world of work, while encouraging realistic goal-setting and clear, achievable next steps toward employment, training, or education.
Program details
Duration: 6 weeks (45-minute sessions)
Cost: $800
Extras: Additional sessions can be added based on individual needs — $190
Career Clarity & Direction
This service is for people who feel stuck, uncertain, or overwhelmed by choices. It focuses on identifying strengths, values, and capacity, clarifying realistic career or study pathways, reducing anxiety around decision-making, and turning uncertainty into a clear, manageable plan. It is particularly suited to those starting out in their career, people unsure which direction to take, or anyone feeling paralysed by too many options.
Program details
Cost & Duration:
$900 (5 weeks - intensive/ 1.5 hour sessions)
$1200 (9 weeks paced/ 1 hour sessions)
Career Change & Transition Support
This service supports people who are navigating something new or leaving work that no longer fits. It’s designed for those experiencing career change or industry transition, returning to work after a break due to burnout, caregiving, health, or study, or rebuilding confidence after stress or disruption. The focus is on steady confidence-building, identity shifts, and practical next steps—without pressure, judgement, or unrealistic expectations.
Program details
Cost & Duration:
$800 (4 weeks - intensive/ 1.5 hour sessions)
$1200 (9 weeks paced/ 1 hour sessions)
Employment Readiness & Re-Entry Support
This service is for people who want to work but feel anxious, under-prepared, or out of practice. It supports gradual and realistic re-entry planning, confidence rebuilding, and practical help with CVs and interviews—without pressure or performative advice. Together, we identify safe, suitable roles and create gentle structure, making this service particularly suited to people returning after long-term workforce absence, those with confidence or anxiety barriers, or anyone needing a more support
Program details:
Cost & Duration:
$900 (5 weeks - intensive/ 1.5 hour sessions)
$1200 (9 weeks paced/ 1 hour sessions)
Values-Led Work Design & Boundary Setting
This service is for people who want work that fits their life, rather than the other way around. It focuses on defining personal values and limits, designing work around energy, health, and life demands, setting boundaries, and making ethical decisions, while avoiding unsustainable work patterns and over-commitment. It is ideal for professionals re-evaluating their priorities, those seeking sustainable work arrangements, and clients determined not to repeat past patterns.
Program details
Cost & Duration:
$600 (3 weeks - intensive/ 1.5 hour sessions)
Short-Term Packages
Short-Term Support Packages are designed for people seeking targeted support without committing to ongoing coaching. These one-off or brief packages focus on key decision points and practical problem-solving, offering structured, time-limited guidance.
They may include support with CV and resume development, KPI planning, LinkedIn optimisation, or quick industry insights—ideal for those needing focused, immediate assistance.
Program details
Cost & Service:
Individual sessions based on specific need (negotiable) — $190
Industry relevant resume redesign — $190
Resume & cover letter redesign — $260
LinkedIn optimisation — $150
Mock interviews (1 hour) — $190
All inclusive job application package — $450
Frequently Asked Questions
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Please note: All services are aligned with your NDIS plan goals
Q: How should I pay?
Invoices will be issued after sessions:
Self-managed participants: Pay directly to Balance by Design
Plan-managed participants: Paid via your plan manager
Services are GST-free where applicable
Q: Can I book multiple sessions at once?
Yes — you can pre-book weekly sessions or packages, billed per session in line with NDIS pricing.
Q: Can I use NDIS funding for both Capacity Building and Employment supports?
Yes — we tailor sessions to your goals, and line items are billed according to the type of support delivered.
Private clients: Packages can be held for up to 1 year from the date of purchase.
NDIS participants: Sessions are delivered flexibly and scheduled based on participant preferences and agreed supports.
If you choose to discontinue services, you will only be charged for supports that have already been delivered. Any unused prepaid sessions will be refunded in full.
We require 24 hours notice for cancellations or rescheduling. Sessions cancelled with less than this notice may be charged.
Cancellation fees will not be applied in circumstances outside of your control (e.g. illness or emergencies).
Yes! Packages are flexible and can be adjusted or redirected at any time to suit your changing needs, goals, or priorities.
For private clients, invoices are issued directly and payment is required within 7 days of the session.
For NDIS participants, payment depends on how your plan is managed:
Plan-managed: Invoices are sent directly to your plan manager, who will process payment on your behalf.
Self-managed: Invoices are issued to you directly and are payable within 14 days. You can then claim the cost back through your NDIS plan.
If you start a new role or project, we can continue to support you with settling in, building confidence, and navigating challenges such as imposter syndrome. We also provide guidance on practical matters like understanding contracts, setting your rates, and requesting payment when needed.
In addition, we can support you with developing workplace communication skills, managing your time and workload, and building routines that help you feel more confident and in control at work.
Outcomes are not guaranteed — sessions focus on skill-building, confidence, and independence.
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