09/09/2026
Australia's aged care and disability support sectors are facing one of the most significant workforce shortages in the country's history. The NDIS Workforce Plan is targeting an additional 83,000 registered support workers by 2030 β and providers are already running short.
In aged care, the shortage is equally acute, with the sector projected to need tens of thousands more workers in the coming years. For anyone considering a career in individual support, the timing could not be more relevant. Qualified workers are in demand, wages have been rising, and the Aged Care Act 2024 has brought new professional standards (and new recognition) to the sector. At AIWT, the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing and Disability) can be completed in as little as 10 weeks, with 120 hours of real workplace placement built in. It is a nationally recognised qualification that opens the door to one of Australia's most in-demand career pathways. Enquire today β link in bio.
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