Special Olympics and Hireup
Live the life you choose
Want disability support that fits in with your Special Olympic Australia activities?
If you're a Special Olympics athlete, sign up to Hireup and be part of a growing community of Australians living the life they choose.
For a limited time, receive your first two hours of support free.
About the partnership
Hireup is proud to partner with Special Olympics Australia. Working together to ensure more people with disability have access to the right supports to reach their sporting goals.
Special Olympic athletes can use Hireup disability support workers to participate in their chosen sports and for a range of other activities, including specialised support needs.
On Hireup, athletes can find, hire and manage support workers who meet their needs and fit their interests.
Getting started is easy
Sign up
Complete and submit your application. You'll need to fill out some personal details, upload a bio and profile photo.
Connect with support workers
Use our job board to post jobs and find suitable workers in your area. You can also browse support worker profiles via our search function and message those you'd like to work with.
Book the hours that suit you
Booking one-off or ongoing support is easy. Pick a time and outline the support you need. After the shift, approve your support workers’ hours, and we take care of the rest.
Pay
Our rates are below the NDIS rates, so you can make your support hours go further with Hireup.
Join now and receive two hours of free support
If you're a Special Olympics athlete and are interested in joining Hireup, sign up to today to receive your first two hours of support free. This is for a limited time only.
Choose the support you receive
We understand that everyone with disability has different support needs. If that means transport to and from training or assistance at home or out and about in the community.
As a client, you will be able to choose what types of support you receive. These may fall under the following categories.
Help around the house
Cleaning, washing, cooking and other tasks around your home.
In-home care
Morning and evening routines, medical prompts, and meal preparation.
Personal care
Showering, toileting and mealtime assistance at home or in the community.
Specialised care
Complex personal requirements and support for high needs.
Transport
Help to get from A to B, using the support worker's car, your car or public transport.
Out and about
Support to get out of the house, take a class, exercise, volunteer or go to gatherings.
Therapy support
Plan, practice, and enjoy your therapy.
Education and employment
Coaching to help you achieve your goals at school, college or work.
“I have an intellectual disability that makes it hard for me to understand certain things, but this doesn’t stop me from doing the things I love like swimming and playing basketball."
