Neurodivergent Employee Support Program for Australian Workplaces
Helping neurodivergent employees thrive through practical workplace support, coaching and collaboration across Australian workplaces.
Available nationally via secure telehealth, with workplace consultation delivered in collaboration with relevant stakeholders and with the employee’s consent.
Inclusion that works in real workplaces
Clear Path is a confidential, strengths-based program for neurodivergent employees and the managers and organisations supporting them. It is available to Australian Government, state and territory government, local government, corporate, not-for-profit and other workplaces.
The program supports people who may be adjusting to a diagnosis, experiencing burnout, navigating communication or sensory demands, managing executive functioning challenges, or seeking greater clarity about workplace adjustments. A formal diagnosis is not required to enquire about the program. Suitability and the most appropriate pathway are considered during intake.
Clear Path focuses on the practical interaction between the person, their role and their work environment. Support may include workplace coaching, communication strategies, emotional regulation and self-management approaches, adjustment planning, manager education and, where appropriate, short-term counselling.
The goal is not to change or ‘fix’ neurodivergent employees. It is to identify strengths, reduce avoidable workplace barriers and create practical strategies that support confidence, wellbeing, communication and sustainable work participation..
Award-winning workplace innovation
Recognised for innovation in return to work
Clear Path was named the 2026 ACT winner of the Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association Innovation in Return to Work Award and was selected as a national finalist.
This recognition reflects the program’s practical, neuro-affirming approach to workplace participation, its focus on collaboration between employees and managers, and its use of measurable outcomes to evaluate change.
Who Clear Path supports
Support shaped around the person, role and workplace
- Employees who identify as neurodivergent, have a confirmed or emerging diagnosis, or experience functional barriers commonly associated with autism, ADHD, dyslexia or other forms of neurodivergence.
- Employees experiencing workplace fatigue, masking, sensory overload, communication strain, executive functioning challenges, reduced confidence or difficulty identifying and communicating support needs.
- Managers seeking practical guidance to support a neurodivergent team member while maintaining clear, fair and psychologically safe workplace expectations.
- WHS, rehabilitation, human resources, people and culture, diversity and inclusion teams seeking an early, practical and measurable support option.
- Workplaces seeking to strengthen inclusive practice, retention and sustainable participation.
Tailored pathways of support
The right level of support for each workplace situation
| Pathway | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Clear Start | A focused discovery and workplace strategy pathway… |
| Foundational Support | Short-term counselling, psychoeducation… |
| Communication and Regulation Coaching | Targeted coaching to build workplace communication… |
| Integrated Workplace Support | Coordinated multidisciplinary support… |
| Manager Assist | Individual coaching for managers supporting a neurodivergent employee… |
How the program works
A clear and collaborative process
- Referral and triage – We clarify the reason for referral, workplace context, current supports, consent arrangements and the most appropriate pathway.
- Assessment and outcome measurement – Relevant validated measures and structured consultation are used to establish a baseline and identify priorities.
- Tailored support – The participant completes individual sessions focused on their goals, role demands and workplace barriers.
- Practical workplace strategies – Strategies may be documented in a toolkit, adjustment plan, communication guide or other workplace resource.
- Review and outcomes – Progress is reviewed using participant feedback, stakeholder input where consented, and repeat outcome measures where applicable.
Measurable outcomes
Practical support with measurable impact
Clear Path uses matched pre- and post-program measures to understand changes in workplace functioning, confidence and self-management. Current program data demonstrates:
Current figures are based on the program’s matched pre- and post-program reporting cohort. Individual outcomes vary and the program does not guarantee a particular employment or health outcome.
Employee case study
From high performance and hidden fatigue to more sustainable work
An experienced employee was performing strongly in technical aspects of their role but was experiencing workplace fatigue, difficulty maintaining structure, challenges navigating social demands and limited awareness of early burnout signs.
Clear Path worked collaboratively with the employee and manager to develop a practical workplace strategy toolkit. Strategies included clearer written follow-up, advance meeting agendas, structured task prioritisation, support to recognise fatigue, agreed communication approaches and boundaries around working hours.
Four weeks later, the employee’s work scheduling score improved from 66.7 to 83.3 and their mental and social work demands score improved from 71.4 to 85.0. Their emotional regulation measure also improved from 59 to 41, indicating stronger emotional insight and self-management.
The employee reported greater confidence communicating fatigue and support needs, while the manager observed a more sustainable balance between workload delivery and self-care.
Manager Assist case study
Building inclusive leadership confidence through practical coaching
A manager sought support to respond more confidently to emotionally heightened workplace interactions, clarify reasonable adjustments and maintain clear expectations with a neurodivergent team member.
Through the Manager Assist pathway, the manager received one-to-one coaching in structured communication, non-judgemental feedback, collaborative problem-solving, boundary setting and de-escalation. Tailored scripts and a practical resource guide were provided for use in real workplace situations.
The manager’s confidence and awareness score improved from 41 out of 72, rated ‘Developing Awareness’, to 56 out of 72, rated ‘Well-Equipped’. The manager reported greater confidence addressing performance fairly, clearer communication, fewer escalated interactions and reduced reliance on external escalation.
The case demonstrates how targeted manager coaching can strengthen leadership capability while supporting psychological safety and clear workplace expectations.
Supporting the APS Reasonable Adjustment Passport
Practical support for APS employees and managers
For Australian Public Service workplaces, Clear Path can support employees and managers to translate functional needs into clear, practical strategies for inclusion in an APS Reasonable Adjustment Passport.
This may include communication preferences, meeting supports, sensory or environmental adjustments, task planning, executive functioning supports, fatigue management, flexibility arrangements, escalation processes and agreed review points.
Clear Path facilitates collaborative discussion and practical documentation. It does not make employment decisions, determine legal entitlements or replace an agency’s own reasonable adjustment, WHS, human resources or rehabilitation processes.
Potential funding through JobAccess
Funding may be available for eligible employees
Eligible employees and employers may be able to access funding through the Australian Government’s JobAccess Employment Assistance Fund for approved workplace supports. Depending on the employee’s circumstances and the proposed service, this may include specialised support and training or workplace disability awareness training.
Funding is subject to JobAccess eligibility requirements, supporting information, application and approval. Approval should be confirmed before services are commenced on the basis that JobAccess funding will be used.
ELEV8 Consulting can provide relevant program information, service scope and a quotation to support an application where appropriate. Applicants should contact JobAccess directly to confirm eligibility and current funding arrangements.
What sets Clear Path apart
Neuro-affirming support designed for work
- Available across Australian workplaces – not limited to the APS.
- Access based on the employee’s needs and workplace barriers, with no diagnosis required to make an enquiry.
- Practical strategies grounded in the employee’s actual role, work environment and communication context.
- Support for both employees and managers, including collaborative sessions where appropriate and consented.
- Outcome measurement to guide support, demonstrate change and inform next steps.
- Qualified counsellors, rehabilitation professionals and certified practising speech pathologists with workplace and neurodiversity expertise.
- Flexible national delivery through secure telehealth.
- Confidential and consent-based communication with employers and workplace stakeholders.
What participants and managers say
“The service was bespoke, with me at the centre, while also offering proven options that had been useful for others.”
Employee participant“The one-on-one format meant I could freely talk through my specific situation and receive tailored advice to help me manage more effectively and successfully.”
APS manager – Manager Assist pathway“I now feel more confident talking about what supports I need and less ashamed of the differences that make me who I am.”
Employee participant – counselling pathway“I loved that the discussion focused on what the worker can do. So many services focus on what they cannot do.”
ReferrerFrequently asked questions
Is Clear Path only available to APS employees?
No. Clear Path is available to government, corporate, not-for-profit and other workplaces across Australia. A dedicated APS pathway can assist employees and managers with practical strategies for an APS Reasonable Adjustment Passport.
Does an employee need a formal diagnosis?
A formal diagnosis is not required to enquire about Clear Path. Suitability is based on the employee’s needs, workplace barriers and program scope. JobAccess or other funding pathways may have separate eligibility requirements.
Can a manager participate?
Yes. With the employee’s consent, a manager can be involved in workplace strategy discussions. Managers can also access the separate Manager Assist pathway for practical one-to-one coaching.
Is the program confidential?
Yes. Clear Path is delivered confidentially. Information is shared with workplace stakeholders only in line with informed consent, service agreements and relevant privacy requirements.
Can Clear Path assist with an APS Reasonable Adjustment Passport?
Yes. Clear Path can help translate functional needs and workplace barriers into practical, clearly documented strategies for discussion and inclusion in the passport.
Can JobAccess fund Clear Path?
Funding may be available through the Employment Assistance Fund for eligible employees and approved services. Eligibility and approval are determined by JobAccess, and applicants should confirm funding before proceeding on that basis.
How is Clear Path delivered?
The program is available nationally through secure telehealth. Workplace consultation and manager sessions can be included depending on the selected pathway and consent arrangements.
Build a clearer path to sustainable participation at work
Clear Path provides practical, individualised support for neurodivergent employees, managers and workplaces. Speak with ELEV8 Consulting about the most appropriate pathway, referral process and potential funding options.