Introductory Modules (Disability)

Manual handling simply means moving something from one place to another. It is often a misunderstood concept and is also one of the areas where sup...

Providing personal support and day to day care for a person with a disability includes protecting their health. Preventing the spread of infection ...

Expression may come in the form of a behaviour rather than a clear verbal or visual message. These behaviours may be easily recognised and managed ...

A key role for disability support workers is providing personal care – assisting the person with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressi...

Outside of deinstitutionalisation, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is probably the greatest social change that has happened in Aust...

Diversity is being celebrated in our current work climate and for good reason. It is important in our modern workplaces that we embrace those who w...

Disability support workers have a responsibility to ensure that the people they support live free from violence, abuse and neglect.  A support work...

If you are reading this, you are either a new worker or maybe considering a career supporting people with disabilities.  Whichever this is, we cong...

Working in participant’s homes presents the support worker with various risks related to fire and personal safety. Participant’s homes will vary gr...

When we go to work, we must be safe in our workplace.  Any form of bullying, aggression or violence in the workplace is a breach of Work Health and...