Creative pathways to employment
Finished school? Love creating? There’s a pathway for that.
create.able. helps people aged 17–35 with disability and neurodivergence build creative skills, everyday independence and pathways toward work.
Join us at our working studio in Rouse Hill. Make films, develop a personal creative project, explore real workplaces or test an idea for your own business—with support to work toward your individual goals.
19 October–19 December 2026
Academy Studios, Rouse Hill
Find a program that fits you
You might know exactly what you want to try. You might still be exploring.
Choose one program or enquire about combining several across the term. We’ll discuss your interests, goals and support needs before enrolment and help you identify suitable options.
Each program finishes during Showcase Week, when participants share their work with invited families, support coordinators and industry guests.
Programs
The Filmmaker™ Monday and Tuesday 9:30 am–3:00 pm
The Life Lab Wednesday 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Finding & Keeping a Job in the Creative Industries Thursday and Friday 9:30 am–3:00 pm
The Launch Lab Saturday 10:00 am–2:30pm
The Filmmaker™
Make real films. Work with a crew. Build skills for creative work.
Love making videos, telling stories or working behind the camera?
Create two short films over nine weeks, including a crew project responding to a real client brief. Explore camera, sound, lighting, interviewing, editing and production using professional equipment.
Along the way, practise following a production schedule, communicating on set, taking direction and meeting deadlines. Choose how you contribute—you can participate entirely behind the scenes.
Across the nine weeks:
Join the crew, set a personal career goal and create your own short film.
Respond to a client brief and plan the crew production.
Shoot in the studio and on location.
Edit, deliver and share your films at a premiere.
Prepare your portfolio and practise a job interview.
What you’ll work toward: Two completed films, credited crew experience, work samples and a clear next step toward your creative employment goal.
Monday and Tuesday · 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Potential NDIS alignment: Capacity Building—Finding and Keeping a Job, where the participant has an employment goal. Other suitable supports may apply depending on the participant’s plan and the service delivered.
The Life Lab
More independence, through a project that interests you.
Choose a creative project—artworks, an animation, a photo series or a zine—and practise the everyday skills needed to bring it to life.
Plan your time, budget for materials, organise your workspace and take a supported journey to shop for supplies. Learn how to make enquiries, manage a change of plans and prepare your life around undertaking the project.
Finish by helping host a showcase lunch and exhibiting your work.
Across the nine weeks:
Build a routine around your personal project.
Practise planning, shopping and managing money.
Plan a journey and communicate what you need.
Organise your space and solve everyday problems.
Help plan and host the final showcase.
What you’ll work toward: A completed creative project and a personal toolkit of planners, checklists, budget and travel plan.
Wednesday · 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Potential NDIS alignment: Capacity Building—Improved Daily Living, subject to individual funding suitability.
Finding & Keeping a Job in the Creative Industries
Discover what creative work is really like.
Explore workplace roles that match your strengths and interests, with support to prepare for and participate in work experience.
Thursdays at the studio focus on workplace and creative skills. Fridays provide opportunities for supported work experience with suitable host organisations.
Possible settings include theatre, content production, design and printing, retail and Academy Studios. Tasks and support arrangements are matched to each participant’s goals.
Across the nine weeks:
Weeks 1–3: Explore roles, meet hosts and prepare for the workplace.
Weeks 4–8: Practise workplace tasks, supported by studio preparation and regular feedback.
Week 9: Review progress, practise an interview and agree on next steps.
What you’ll work toward: Workplace experience, supervisor feedback where available, a résumé, portfolio and individual employment pathway.
Work experience depends on a suitable host, role and support arrangements. Participation does not guarantee a job.
Thursday and Friday · 9:30 am–3:00 pm
Potential NDIS alignment: Capacity Building—Finding and Keeping a Job, including school leaver employment supports where applicable.
The Launch Lab
Got an idea for your own creative business? Give it a test run.
Explore self-employment with support from Create.Able. and Author, a creative agency with a neurodivergent-led production team.
Choose a product or service idea, create a sample and find out what potential customers think. Develop a brand, explore costs and pricing, and practise handling enquiries and orders.
You can investigate an idea before deciding whether starting a business is right for you.
Across the nine weeks:
Explore your strengths and choose an idea.
Identify customers and gather feedback.
Create a prototype or demonstrate your service.
Develop your brand and promotional material.
Test your offer at the Showcase Week market.
What you’ll work toward: A sample product or service, your own brand, a simple business plan and an informed decision about your next step.
Saturday · 10:00 am–2:30 pm
Potential NDIS alignment: Capacity Building—Finding and Keeping a Job, for eligible disability-related support toward self-employment. Business expenses are separate.
Connections beyond the studio
Creative work becomes easier to understand when you can see it happening.
Our program connections include Author Agency, Pavilion Theatre, Vision Graphics and Prosper, alongside Academy Studios.
Previous industry experiences have included activities with Sony, Channel 7, Adobe, FBi Radio, Monkey Baa Theatre and Laservision.
Visits, workshops and host opportunities vary each term. We’ll explain the arrangements and any additional costs before participation.
Support that works for you
Before you join, we discuss your goals, communication preferences and support needs.
Sessions use clear routines and visual schedules, with planned breaks and choices about how you contribute. We prepare participants for outings and workplace activities so they know where they’re going and what to expect.
You don’t have to appear on camera or take a speaking role to contribute to a creative project.
We record support and progress throughout the term, then review what you’ve achieved and what you want to work toward next. A progress summary can help families and support coordinators understand that progress.
How to join
Send an enquiry. Tell us which programs interest you.
Have a discovery conversation. Discuss your interests and goals. Ask about a studio visit
Visit the studio. Come and have. alook at our space and meet some of the team.
Discuss your arrangements. Discuss suitability, support needs and funding, and review your service agreement and timetable.
Register for enrolment. To join our programs.
Families, carers, support coordinators, schools and allied health professionals are welcome to enquire with the participant.
Frequently asked questions
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No previous filmmaking or business experience is required. We’ll discuss suitable activities and starting points with you.
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You can enquire about several programs. We’ll discuss a timetable that suits your goals, support needs and available funding.
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NDIS funding may support eligible services when they match your plan, goals and support needs. We confirm funding suitability before enrolment. The categories listed on this page are proposed alignments, not automatic funding approval.
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Contact us for a written quote. We’ll explain the support fees and any separate costs before you decide.
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We match opportunities to individual goals and suitable host arrangements. Work experience depends on availability and suitability. The programs support pathways toward work but do not guarantee employment.
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Tell us about the support you normally use. We’ll discuss appropriate attendance and support arrangements before enrolment.
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Yes—contact our team to discuss a studio visit or Come & Try opportunity.
Your next step starts with a conversation
Tell us what interests you. We’ll help you explore the options.
Enter your details to schedule a conversation with one of our friendly staff to find out more about create.able. and whether it’s right for you and your dependent.
create.able.
create.able. is a hands-on program that helps neurodivergent young adults develop practical skills and confidence to pursue meaningful work opportunities.
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Based in Rouse Hill, Sydney's north-west. We supporting neurodivergent young adults aged 17–35 develop skills and confidence in creative roles.
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Everyone has the ability to learn, grow and make a meaningful contribution to the workd we live in.
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create.able.. supports neurodivergent young adults aged 17–35 (low support needs) to build practical skills, confidence and pathways towards employment.
A SCHOOL LEAVERS TRANSITION AND
EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS PROGRAM.
Based in Rouse Hill in Sydney’s north-west, our programs support young adults aged 15–35 with disability and neurodivergence (low-support needs) build skills and pathways towards employment.
Through real-world learning and guided support, participants build independence, gain valuable experience, and explore employment pathways suited to their strengths and interests.
We believe everyone has the ability to learn, grow, and contribute—and we’re here to help make that happen.
NDIS Participants Welcome – Supporting skill development, social connection, and employment pathways tailored to individual needs.
Funding may be available through Increased Social & Community Participation or Capacity Building budgets. Contact us and we'll help you work it out.
create.able. offers creative and vocational programs for young adults with disability and neurodivergence — from filmmaking and digital art, school leavers transition, VET pathways, weekend workshops and short courses. Learn by doing. NDIS friendly.
THE FILMMAKER
Direct, shoot, edit and create your own films from day one.
SCHOOL LEAVERS TRANSITION PROGRAM
Direct, shoot, edit and create your own films from day one.
THE DIGITAL ARTIST
From pencil and brush to professional digital artwork on screen.
PATHWAYS TO VET PROGRAMS
Direct, shoot, edit and create your own films from day one.
WEEKEND WORKSHOPS
Creative Saturday sessions for young people who love to make things.
SHORT COURSES & SOCIAL EVENTS
Direct, shoot, edit and create your own films from day one.
THE NITTY GRITTY
What to bring: Notepad and pens, laptop or tablet, refreshments such as morning and afternoon tea, lunch, water bottle.
Location: Unit 71, 275 Annangrove Rd, Rouse Hill, NSW, 2155.
Will I be in an inclusive environment? Yes.
Register your interest now for a follow up discussion.
Why create.able. works for young adults with disabilities
Benefits
Inclusive, respectful and supportive environment
Clear structure and routine
Small groups for personalised attention
Real Outcomes
Build social confidence and independence
Strengths-based approach tailored to you
Safe, supervised and welcoming setting
Career Focused
A professional portfolio ready for work or further study
Real career pathways in creative and community industries
Skills that transfer into any workplace or community setting
OUR PROGRAMS OFFER A RANGE OF BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS
Increased independence in daily routines and decision-making
Improved communication and social participation skills
Greater capacity to participate in employment and community activities
Increased self-management, regulation, and confidence
Improved understanding of workplace expectations and routines
Development of practical, transferable skills for work and volunteering
Reduced reliance on informal and paid supports over time
YOUR TRAINING FACILITIES
ACADEMY STUDIOS, ROUSE HILL
An expansive training facility in Rouse Hill, the studio includes dedicated areas for training, shooting and editing still
and video content, along with a podcasting studio to record either pre-recorded or live podcasts.
TESTIMONIALS
More questions?
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Other than a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed, there are no formal entry requirements. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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You will study alongside no more than 12 other students.
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You will need access to a laptop or tablet with ability to access the internet and download and run software. We can support you with this.
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Yes. NDIS funds may be used to access our services for individuals who are self-managed or plan-managed .
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Quite a lot. Over the last three years, our staff have delivered over 3,000 hours of training to young adults with disability and neurodivergence alone.