Stories

A successful career change story

08 Feb, 2022

The More Jobs More Care program is exactly what Brad Levings wanted. He had experienced supporting people who live with disability in his previous work, which sparked an interest in pursuing a career in the individual support sector.

In conversation with Ben McIntosh

31 Jan, 2022

The social media star, disability support worker and Apprenticeship Careers Australia’s ambassador sits down to tell us about his passion for the sector, seeing his clients grow, and experience gained in his career.

TikTok Star Ben McIntosh takes you behind the scenes of support work

03 Dec, 2021

Today is International Day of People with Disability (IDPwD). In celebration of this special day, Apprenticeship Careers Australia collaborates with TikTok personality and disability support worker, Ben McIntosh.

Former Parramatta Eels star’s remarkable new career in disability support

21 Nov, 2021

Steve Dresler, Founder and CEO of What Ability is pursuing his life mission: “To be a voice for the innocence of the world through inspiring them to do more, be more, see more and dream more.” 

A new career in disability support, Ellie hasn't looked back

20 Nov, 2021

Ellie Stuart never thought of being a disability support worker until she was offered the opportunity to change her career more than 18 months ago – she took the plunge and has never looked back since. 

Inspired by NDIS workers, Tayla pursued a career in disability support

18 Nov, 2021

Tayla Paget’s brother, Jake, was born with cerebral palsy. Her inspiration to become a disability support worker came from the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) providers who cared for him.