Disability Advocate

A Disability Advocate supports individuals with disabilities by ensuring their rights and needs are met within various systems. You may work in community organisations, governmental agencies, or non-profits, focusing on accessibility, policy advocacy, and client support. You’ll assist clients in navigating services, provide information about their rights, and advocate for necessary changes to improve their quality of life.

Disability Advocates play a crucial role in empowering individuals with disabilities. You’ll need to be empathetic, patient, and a strong communicator, capable of understanding and addressing diverse needs. Collaboration with families, service providers, and policymakers is essential to promote effective solutions and ensure clients receive appropriate support and resources.

Future demand Medium
Average yearly income $82,368
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a disability advocate?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 18 months
$0 - $7,800
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Personal Carer Aged Care Worker Residential Care Worker
Community Care Worker Home Care Assistance Worker Disability Support Worker Trainee Support Worker Home Carer Aboriginal Disability Worker Disability Service Officer Disability Team Leader Senior Support Worker Mental Health Support Worker Home Care Nurse Disability Advocate Education Support Officer NDIS Worker
+ 14 more
CHC52021

Diploma of Community Services
Blended, On Campus, Online
8 - 18 months
$49 - $13,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker
Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor
+ 80 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Housing Officer Family Support Worker Support Worker Community Corrections Officer Community Development Worker Senior Support Worker Welfare Worker Youth Justice Officer Outreach Worker Intake Worker Aboriginal Community Care Worker Case Manager Community Care Worker Social Worker Park Manager Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Remedial Yoga Therapist Intelligence Officer Case Worker Regional Coordinator Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner Financial Counsellor Conservation Manager Student Experience Officer Council Member Migrant Support Worker Art Therapist Community Outreach Coordinator International Development Worker Behaviour Support Specialist Crime Prevention Officer Social Justice Advocate Community Arts Worker Policy Researcher Community Worker Human Rights Activist Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Arts Programmer Human Rights Advocate Editorial Writer Creative Writer Climate Scientist Resource Economist Agricultural Economist Neurologist Community Educator Mental Health Advocate Nutrition Advisor Nutrition Scientist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Law Enforcement Officer Youth Officer Probation Officer Mental Health Case Manager Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Social Welfare Officer Education Support Officer Community Engagement Coordinator Humanitarian Aid Worker Cultural Advisor Indigenous Support Worker Clinical Supervisor Community Health Liaison Addiction Counsellor Global Health Advisor Community Advocate Wellbeing Coordinator Social Work Supervisor Child Psychologist Family Therapist Community Rehabilitation Worker Disability Employment Consultant Youth Advocate Program Evaluator Aged Care Coordinator Doula Community Recovery Officer Gerontologist Health Advisor + 80 more
CHC51015

Diploma of Counselling
Online
12 - 36 months
$4,997 - $9,900
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Student Counsellor Family Support Worker Family Counsellor
Youth Counsellor Marriage Counsellor Relationship Counsellor Mental Health Worker Crisis Support Worker Mental Health Practitioner Mental Health Clinician Crisis Counsellor Grief Counsellor Mental Health Counsellor Mental Health Support Worker Rehabilitation Counsellor Life Coach Case Worker Financial Counsellor Art Therapist Community Worker International Student Advisor Youth Support Officer Community Services Officer Human Rights Advocate Community Educator Counselling Psychologist Healthcare Social Worker Palliative Care Social Worker Youth Officer Pastoral Care Worker Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Trauma Counsellor Community Engagement Coordinator Child Psychologist Behaviour Therapist Family Therapist Youth Advocate Mental Health Specialist Doula
+ 37 more
CHC30221

Certificate III in School Based Education Support
On Campus, Online
6 - 12 months
$0 - $6,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Teacher's Aide Teacher's Assistant Education Assistant
Learning Support Officer Integration Aide Outside School Hours Care Coordinator Hospital Orderly Humanities Teacher Disability Advocate Education Support Officer Adult Educator Youth Advocate
+ 9 more
HLT33021

Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Online
12 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Allied Health Assistant Medical Imaging Assistant Occupational Therapy Assistant
Therapy Aide Allied Health Professional Pathology Assistant Patient Services Assistant Trainee Physiotherapy Assistant Infection Prevention and Control Coordinator Advanced Personal Trainer Anaesthetic Technician Myotherapist Hospital Orderly Alcohol and Drug Tester (AOD) Pharmaceutical Production Worker Audiometrist Perioperative Nurse Renal Care Nurse Remote Area Nurse Hospital Social Worker Disability Advocate Community Rehabilitation Worker Ophthalmic Technician Healthcare Consultant Emergency Response Specialist Trauma Nurse Aged Care Coordinator
+ 25 more

Bachelor of Arts (Human Services)
Blended
3 years
$38,700 - $42,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Advocate Social Justice Advocate Substance Abuse Counsellor

Bachelor of Psychological Studies
On Campus
3 years
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate
Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist
+ 3 more
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Myotherapist Community Worker Mental Health Advocate Community Psychologist Disability Advocate Social Psychologist + 3 more
*Showing course fees for all providers. Some providers may not be available in your area.

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Residential Care Worker

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Avg yearly income $62,400
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Community Care Worker

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Avg yearly income $62,400
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Further reading

How to start a career in Disability Care

12th April 2021)

What can you do with a Certificate IV in Disability?

12th November 2020)

What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)?

22nd September 2020)

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