Disability Support

Work in Disability

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Start Your Career Journey in Disability Support

Starting a career in disability support means joining a field where your work truly matters. Disability support workers help individuals with disabilities live independently, navigate daily tasks, and reach their personal goals. 

This could include supporting clients with mobility, personal care, communication, and accessing community resources. You will be building strong relationships, creating positive change, and learning invaluable skills along the way.

Our Disability Support Traineeship offers young people like you to

  • Get paid while gaining practical and valuable experience
  • Study a free full-time qualification (Certificate III in
Individual Support)
  • Be supported by one of our dedicated Career Coaches,
  • Hands-on industry experience
  • Gain new professional skills for career advancement with our short courses (micro-credentials).

To learn more on how our Career Coaches support their trainees, click here. 

If you are passionate about helping others and want a meaningful career, disability support is a fantastic place to begin. Whether you are starting your first job, looking for a career change, or pursuing a long-term career, this pathway is designed to help you grow and make an impact. 

The best part? This pathway can lead to exciting opportunities across the care sector, so if you have goals to progress, there’s a variety of occupations to choose from.  

Career Opportunities in Disability Support

Disability Support opens doors to diverse roles, including:

  • Personal Care Worker
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Family support worker
  • Community care worker
  • Aged Care Worker
  • Respite Care Worker
  • Home Help Worker
  • Support Worker

Impact and Community 

In disability support, you are not just helping individuals of all ages; you are becoming part of a wider community. The work you do improves lives and builds lasting connections. Every day, you will be making a tangible difference, helping people live with independence and confidence, all while contributing to a more inclusive society.