How to become a disability support worker, Brisbane

The qualification, the timeframe, and what the work pays. If a number changes, we change it.

Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability)

That is what most Brisbane employers ask for. It takes 4 to 6 months depending on the provider and how you study.

NDIS worker screening is required and takes a few weeks. Start it before the course finishes.

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Where people start

Where people come from

Retail Assistant
Hospitality
Aged Care Worker
Carer at home

Disability Support Worker$60,000 to $75,000, once qualified

Support Coordinator$75,000 to $95,000, with experience

What it costsProviders differ, sometimes by thousands. We compare them.

Pay ranges are indicative and vary by employer, shift and experience. Check current advertisements before you rely on any figure, including ours.

What it is like here

Brisbane specifically

Most disability work here is with participants in their own homes rather than in a facility, which means you need a licence and a car more often than not. Providers will usually say so in the ad, but not always.

Before you enrol

Three things worth asking

Ask whether NDIS worker screening is included, and how long they say it takes.
Ask whether the placement is in a facility or in homes, because they are different jobs.
Ask what they expect you to have: most providers here assume a licence and a car.

We will ask all of that for you. Start with the free check.