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Disability support staff in great demand as advocates warn tens of thousands more needed
For many Australians living with a disability, the assistance of support workers is critical in their everyday lives.
Key points:
- Advocates say 120,000 more disability support workers are needed to meet demand
- Competition with the aged care sector and a lack of job security are cited as reasons for the disability support worker shortage
- The federal government is being urged to more actively support the sector’s growth
But advocates are concerned about a growing shortage of disability support staff, warning tens of thousands of more workers are needed to keep up with the demand.
For 34-year-old Jo Berry, a support worker is essential to help her carry out daily tasks.
She has a severe connective tissue dysplasia, a condition…
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