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Support work

Read our guides and resources for support work, from getting started to support types and more.

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Getting started in support work

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The NDIS Worker Screening Check

What's covered: How to apply for worker screening checks in each state, and where you can use them.

What you need to apply as a Hireup support worker

What's covered: Creating your account, and how to complete verification and checks.

Hireup client Zeph and his support worker Marcin are standing on a street pavement. Marcin is holding something in his hand, and both are smiling and inspecting it.

What clients want to know about their support workers

What's covered: Hireup client Catherine explains how to discuss support work with new clients.

Resources for support types

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Can I provide manual handling support?

What's covered: Everything you need to know before you provide manual handling support.

Glenn and Fadwa are looking at an art canvas. Fadwa has light brown hair and is smiling. Glenn uses a bright red wheelchair and is wearing a light blue painting smock.

Preventing injury while providing manual handling

What's covered: Hireup's Trust and Safety Team explains how you can avoid injury while providing manual handling support.