How do I become a aboriginal disability worker
Get qualified to work as a aboriginal disability worker with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.
Related career opportunities
Browse occupations related to Aboriginal Disability Worker.
Common questions
In Australia, a full time Aboriginal Disability Worker generally earns $960 per week ($49,920 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
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The number of people working in disability support has increased strongly over the last five years. There are currently 177,200 people employed as support workers in Australia and many of them are employed as Aboriginal Disability Workers. This work can be found in all regions of Australia.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
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If you’re considering a career as an Aboriginal Disability Worker you could enrol in a Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care. You’ll cover topics such as Indigenous health, assessments and screenings and infection control. You could also consider a Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care.
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Further reading
What can you do with a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)?
22nd September 2020
What can you do with a Certificate IV in Disability?
12th November 2020All aboriginal disability worker courses
- 10761NAT Diploma of Aboriginal Studies for Professional and Community Development
- CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)
- CHC40312 Certificate IV in Disability
- CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability
- HLT20113 Certificate II in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT30113 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT30121 Certificate III in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT40121 Certificate IV in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT50113 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care
- HLT50213 Diploma of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Primary Health Care Practice
Aboriginal Disability Worker careers
An Aboriginal Disability Worker works with Indigenous people with a disability to support them in their everyday lives. You might assist your clients with daily activities such as cooking and cleaning or take them into the community to social activities or therapy appointments. Aboriginal Disability Workers may work with clients in their own home or in a residential care facility.
Aboriginal Disability Workers will need to liaise with families and other health care workers to make sure clients are getting the support they need. You’ll need good communication skills and will have to be patient and understanding. Aboriginal Disability Workers will be involved in a range of activities with clients so you’ll need to be flexible and reliable. Your daily tasks will vary depending on your client but you may have to do some physical work and heavy lifting.
