Begin your career with the CHC33021 Certificate III in Individual Support, a nationally recognised qualification. Choose a pathway in Aged Care, Disability, or both, aand gain the practical skills and confidence to make a real difference. No prior experience required!
Kirana Colleges offers flexible online study with hands-on industry placements, giving you the support and experience to succeed in the care sector.
Australia needs thousands of aged care and disability support workers every year, so there’s never been a better time to start.
Work directly with people, improving their quality of life and making meaningful connections every day.
Choose to specialise in aged care, disability, or both, with options to progress to leadership or further study.
No prior experience is required, all you need is a passion for helping others.
Best For: Starting a career in aged care
Career Outcome: Aged Care Worker, Personal Care Assistant, Home Care Worker
Study Mode: Online + 120 hours work placement
Flexible payment options: Start from $52/week.
Start Your Career in Aged Care
Best For: Specialising in disability support
Career Outcome: Disability Support Worker, Community Support Worker
Study Mode: Online + 120 hours work placement
Flexible payment options: Start from $46/week.
Explore Disability Support Courses
Best For: Maximising employment options
Career Outcome: Aged Care Worker, Disability Support Worker
Study Mode: Online + 120 hours work placement
Flexible payment options: Start from $46/week.
Maximise My Career Options
New care roles by 2025
Australia will need over 54,000 aged care and disability support workers.
Government investment in aged care
The Australian Government has committed $2.2 billion to improve aged care services and workforce support.
Average pay rise for aged care workers
Aged care workers have secured an average pay rise of 23%, with some receiving increases up to 28.5%.
No prior experience is required – these courses are designed for entry-level learners.
Most students complete within 6–12 months, depending on study mode.
We offer flexible study options, including online theory with practical placements in industry.
Roles include Aged Care Worker, Disability Support Worker, Personal Care Assistant, or Community Support Worker.
Yes, a practical placement is required to ensure you gain real-world skills.
Balancing study with work and family, Tina chose the Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing & Disability) at Kirana Colleges for its flexible online learning and supportive trainers. The self-paced course allowed her to study in small, consistent steps, while her practical placement helped turn theory into real-world skills.
Now working in home care, Tina values the personal connections she makes every day. Her story shows how flexible study and strong trainer support at Kirana Colleges can open doors to rewarding careers in aged care and disability support.
The demand for aged care and disability support workers in Australia has never been higher. Start Your Rewarding Career in Aged Care & Disability Today.
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Everything you Need to Know About Working as an Aged Care Worker
