NDIS workforce development

To meet demand under the NDIS, it is predicted that the current disability services workforce will need to double. It is estimated there will be an additional 15,900 to 19,400 workers required in the field.

Finding staff

• The Australian Government's Department of Employment and Workplace Relations provides information about active job providers across Australia.
• The Queensland Government's Back to Work program provides employers with the opportunity to employ someone new to grow their business.

Training staff

• The NDIS Training and Skills Support Strategy (NTSSS) is providing advice to government on skilling priorities, including vocational education and training (VET) investment to support future NDIS workforce
• A range of organisations offer training in the Certificate III in Individual Support – visit the Queensland Skills Gateway to find training courses and registered training organisations.
• TAFE Queensland provides training for a range of qualifications including the Certificate IV in Disability and the Diploma of Disability.
• Queensland's universities offer related undergraduate and graduate courses in disability, allied health, business and administration. Visit QTAC or individual university websites for more information.

Also consider…

• Read more about training your staff.
• Learn about employing people for your business or organisation.
• Seek advice for managing business growth through the free Mentoring for Growth program.