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Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Workers help those in need live their everyday lives. This hands-on assistance can take many forms, as these professionals aid aged and disabled patients and clients in an effort to help them live as freely as possible. Duties can include travelling with them to classes and other community programs, running errands, carrying out home-based duties such as cooking, cleaning and personal hygiene and providing overall companionship. The position requires strong personal and communication skills.

The needs and wants of patients and clients will often determine the daily professional obligations of a disability support worker. Sometimes workers will have multiple clients to visit at regularly scheduled times throughout the week. Other times disability support workers will live with those they aid. Because of this, hours and location of work can vary.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $78,000
Skill level Beginner

How do I become a disability support worker?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

Online
3 - 6 months
$27 - $3,199
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC43121

Certificate IV in Disability Support

Online
6 - 12 months
$99 - $7,000
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • Completed Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) or equivalent qualifications.
  • Completion of CHC30408 Certificate III in Disability PLUS the CHCSS00125 Entry to Certificate IV in Disability Support Skill Set.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHC33021

Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home and Community)

Online
5 - 12 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
22469VIC

Course in Introduction to the National Disability Insurance Scheme

Distance, Online, Traineeship
2 - 10 weeks
$0 - $420
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
11076NAT

Diploma of Leadership in Disability Services

Online
24 months
$0
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
CHCSS00130

Individual Support - Disability

Blended, Online
4 - 5 weeks
$0 - $2,995
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Disability Support Worker
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