Co-designing Support Networks for Disability Support Workers
The systemic shifts brought on by the NDIS over the last five years have changed the landscape of disability support work significantly, leading to a critical shortage of skilled workers across Australia.
To address this we conducted a co-design process across Australia with Disability Support Workers (DSWs), industry representatives, and people with disability, to design and develop a series of professional network pilots to promote and support best practice in disability support work. Three out of the five networks were piloted in Phase 2.
Online hub: Easy to access online forum dedicated to DSWs interested in meeting like minded DSWs, building practical skills, seeking immediate advice, sharing stories, experiences and relevant resources infriendly environment. The online hub is about celebrating the breadth, diversity and professionalism of DSWs.
Support worker festival
Half day local festivals for DSWs to build an share practical skills, create new relationships and celebrate the sector in a relaxed outdoor festival environment.
Meet Ups
Informal, face to face, sessions with like minded DSWs formed around your local community and interests. Sessions focus on building skills, knowledge networks and
connections.
Read more here
To address this we conducted a co-design process across Australia with Disability Support Workers (DSWs), industry representatives, and people with disability, to design and develop a series of professional network pilots to promote and support best practice in disability support work. Three out of the five networks were piloted in Phase 2.
Online hub: Easy to access online forum dedicated to DSWs interested in meeting like minded DSWs, building practical skills, seeking immediate advice, sharing stories, experiences and relevant resources infriendly environment. The online hub is about celebrating the breadth, diversity and professionalism of DSWs.
Support worker festival
Half day local festivals for DSWs to build an share practical skills, create new relationships and celebrate the sector in a relaxed outdoor festival environment.
Meet Ups
Informal, face to face, sessions with like minded DSWs formed around your local community and interests. Sessions focus on building skills, knowledge networks and
connections.
Read more here