Careers in Individual Support - make a difference
Want a career with purpose? Individual Support roles transform lives. Explore Foundation Education’s pathways to gain skills for individual support and join a growing industry.
Turn compassion into a career: Explore Individual Support
A career in individual support lets you make every day meaningful by helping people thrive in their daily lives. Whether you’re starting fresh or formalising your skills, qualifications like the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) prepare you for rewarding roles in community, home, or health settings.
A career in individual support empowers clients with person-centred care.
Enjoy flexible care careers with lasting impact.
Join a support work industry needing 110,000 workers by 2030 (Committee for Economic Development of Australia).
Why choose a career in Individual Support?
A career in individual support offers purpose and stability, supporting clients across diverse care settings. With Foundation Education, you’ll benefit from nationally recognised qualifications, expert trainers, personalised career advice, dedicated support officers, and learning support services. Flexible online study via My eCampus fits your lifestyle, preparing you for Allied Health Assistant roles or to learn how to become a Disability Support Worker.
Career pathways in Individual Support
A career in individual support opens doors to meaningful roles that empower clients through compassionate care. Each role builds skills and offers job satisfaction.
Aged Care Worker
You’ll provide personal, physical, and emotional support to older people in their homes or residential facilities, helping them stay independent and enjoy a better quality of life. This role fosters empathy and builds rewarding relationships, enhancing your career in care.
Home Care Worker
You’ll support clients at home with cleaning, personal care, and companionship, making it easier for them to live independently. This flexible role develops communication skills and opens pathways to community care careers.
Disability Support Worker
You’ll assist people with disabilities in their daily routines, encouraging independence, well-being, and active participation in the community. This role hones tailored support skills, preparing you for diverse care opportunities, like how to become a disability support worker.
Residential Support Worker
You’ll care for and supervise residents in group homes or supported living, ensuring they feel safe, supported, and well. This role builds teamwork and leadership, ideal for stable, long-term care careers.
Personal Care Assistant
You’ll offer hands-on help with hygiene, mobility, and everyday tasks, mainly in aged care settings or private homes. This role sharpens practical care skills, boosting your versatility in individual support.
Community Care Worker
You’ll deliver in-home and outreach services that promote health, social connection, and independence for people in the community. This role enhances community engagement skills, opening doors to varied care settings.
Course pathways to your career
Kickstart your career in individual support with qualifications like the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability). Learn how to become a disability support worker or excel as a Support Worker through 15 units and 120 hours of work placement. Study online with Foundation Education to gain person-centred care skills for diverse roles.
Career outlook
Careers in individual support are booming, with over 250,000 new roles projected by 2030 (Australian Government Job Outlook). Choose part-time, full-time, community, or residential work for flexibility. You’ll develop transferable skills like:
Communication: Build trusted relationships with clients.
Empathy: Support diverse client needs with care.
Teamwork: Collaborate with care teams and professionals.
Problem-solving: Address unique client challenges.
Ready to start your career in Individual Support?
With over 250,000 care workers needed by 2030, there’s never been a better time to begin your career in individual support. No formal entry requirements, just a passion for care. Enrol now to make every day meaningful!
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Our Individual Support and Allied Health courses will get you there
Designed for beginners as well as those seeking to formalise their on-the-job experience, our nationally recognised courses will lead you to a bright and rewarding future.
CHC33021
Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability)
Make every moment matter with a career in Individual Support.
HLT33021
Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance
Work under the direction of allied health professionals to support patient programs and therapeutic activities in a range of areas with the Certificate III in Allied Health Assistance.
HLT43021
Certificate IV in Allied Health Assistance
Support Allied Health professionals to improve the wellbeing of patients in a variety of Allied Health settings.
*Source for projected job growth figures: Seek, 2023
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