This qualification reflects the role of individuals in the community, home or residential care setting who work under supervision and delegation as a part of a multi-disciplinary team, following an individualised plan to provide person-centred support to people who may require support due to ageing, disability or some other reason.

Employment in the Individual Support sector is projected to grow by 28% over the next five years comparing 2026 to 2021.
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72.6% of graduates started/expanded a business, found a new job, received a promotion, or experienced higher pay.
yourcareer.gov.au
$1,559 – average weekly full-time earnings for Aged Care Workers in Australia (27th of July 2022).
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CHCCCS031 – Provide individualised support
CHCCCS038 – Facilitate the empowerment of people receiving support
CHCCCS040 – Support independence and wellbeing
CHCCCS041 – Recognise healthy body systems
CHCCOM005 – Communicate and work in health or community services
CHCDIV001 – Work with diverse people
CHCLEG001 – Work legally and ethically
HLTINF006 – Apply basic principles and practices of infection prevention and control
HLTWHS002 – Follow safe work practices for direct client care
CHCAGE011 – Provide support to people living with dementia
CHCPAL003 – Deliver care services using a palliative approach
CHCAGE013 – Work effectively in aged care
CHCDIS011 – Contribute to ongoing skills development using a strengths-based approach
CHCDIS012 – Support community participation and social inclusion
CHCDIS020 – Work effectively in disability support