Working in the Disability Sector

Information about education and training options for jobs in the disability sector.

Disability services jobs and careers

Working in the disability sector means helping to support people of different ages, backgrounds and disabilities, across many different jobs.

These jobs and the wide variety of career types available in the sector can be highly rewarding.

You will help National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) participants to achieve their goals through individual support and see the change that support makes in their lives.

Supporting people with disability also involves different tasks each day, to keep you learning, and the opportunity to develop strong connections with your clients because it is a person-centred industry.

Below is an overview of the types of jobs in disability support services, from disability support workers to allied health professionals.

The information also covers what you can expect to do in those roles and what education and training is required.

Scroll through the pages to see all the options or use the jump to section to read the articles you are most interested in. d training is required.

Industry related information articles

Here you’ll find a selection of information articles related to the disability support industry and the types of roles available.

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Assistive technology equipment, home or vehicle modifications are funded through the Capital support...

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Afford Afford provides disability services across Australia including Supported Independent Living...

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Afford Afford provides disability services across Australia including Supported Independent Living...

What is Capital support?

Assistive technology equipment, home or vehicle modifications are funded through the Capital support...

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What is Capacity Building support?

Capacity Building supports can pay for therapies or services that help improve your independence. Key...

Am I eligible for the NDIS?

If you have a disability you may be able to receive Government support through the National Disability...

How to apply for the NDIS

You will only be able to access the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) if you meet all of the...

What is Core support?

Your Core budget is made up of supports that will help you go about your daily life while working towards...

NDIS partners

As of February 16, 2024, there are an estimated 646,000 people with disability who are active National...

I don’t have NDIS funding

Not every Australian has access to the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) – some people with...