Online NDIS Disability Training Courses for Support Workers
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PEG Feeding Training
(80)43 minAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Assisting Participants with Medication Bundle (2 Courses)
(146)1.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Epilepsy Training Course
(54)38 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Mealtime Management Plan and Dysphagia Training
(33)52 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Infection Control
(36)44 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Manual Handling Training Part 1
(155)30 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Support Coordination Course Bundle
(54)2 hrsOriginal price was: AU$267.00.AU$213.00Current price is: AU$213.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Manual Handling Bundle
(76)1 hrOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Assisting Participants with Medication Part 1
(183)35 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
PPE Training Course for Disability Support Professionals
(18)43 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Emergency and Disaster Management Course
(22)26 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Complaints and Reportable Incidents
(18)28 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Seizure Management Bundle
(39)1.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Abuse and Neglect Training
(15)33 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Waste Management
(9)28 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Fire Safety and Prevention in the Home
(21)15 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Seizure Management Part 1
(49)39 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
COVID-19 and Disability Services
(9)13 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Complex Bowel Care
(12)42 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Autism
(12)33 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Oral Medication, Tablets and Liquids
(14)20 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Trauma Informed Care
(24)35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Positive Behaviour Support Bundle
(20)1.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$147.00.AU$117.00Current price is: AU$117.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Effective Progress Notes
(10)25 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Subcutaneous Injections
(14)30 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Diabetes Bundle
(20)2.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$147.00.AU$117.00Current price is: AU$117.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Positive Behaviour Support Part 1
(34)19 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Cultural Awareness
(8)27 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering PRN Medication
(24)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Professional Boundaries
(17)27 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Manual Handling Part 2
(44)20 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Urinary Catheter Management Bundle
(14)1 hrOriginal price was: AU$118.00.AU$95.00Current price is: AU$95.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Support Coordination Part 1
(47)40 minsAU$89.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Suppository and Enema Medication
(14)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Assisting Participants with Medication Part 2
(115)40 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Diabetes Part 1
(14)45 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Medication Assistance & Administration Pathway
(24)5.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$359.00.AU$250.00Current price is: AU$250.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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NDIS Key Requirements Pathway
(5)6 hrsOriginal price was: AU$314.00.AU$249.00Current price is: AU$249.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Keeping Children and Young People Safe
(8)45 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Supported Decision-Making
35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Schizophrenia Bundle
(13)45 minsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Workplace Fire Safety and Prevention
(4)15 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Positive Behaviour Support Part 2
(26)24 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Seizure Management Part 2
(29)36 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Diabetes Part 3
(16)53 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Wound Care and Pressure Injury Management Bundle
(12)1 hrOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Introduction to Mental Illness
(11)21 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Diabetes Part 2
(10)33 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
NDIS Foundations
(12)46 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Duty of Care, Informed Choice and Dignity of Risk
(10)36 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Hand Hygiene
(5)25 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Urinary Catheter Management Part 1
(12)28 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Ventilator Support Bundle
(10)1.5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Safe Food Handling Part 1
(11)18 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Bipolar Disorder
(7)24 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Positive Behaviour Support Part 3
(17)26 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Tracheostomy Support
(5)55 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Support Coordination Part 2
(46)40 minsAU$89.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Support Coordination Part 3
(33)40 minsAU$89.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Disability Support Induction Pathway
(2)5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$382.00.AU$256.00Current price is: AU$256.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Supporting People Living with Dementia
(3)35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Wound Care and Pressure Injury Management Part 1
(11)30 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Complex Care – Part 1 Pathway
(1)5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$353.00.AU$320.00Current price is: AU$320.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Suicide Prevention
(5)44 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Mental Health and Positive Outcomes Pathway
(5)5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$402.00.AU$288.00Current price is: AU$288.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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SIL (Supported Independent Living) and SDA (Specialist Disability Accommodation) NDIS Essentials Pathway
(4)6.5 HrsOriginal price was: AU$323.00.AU$192.00Current price is: AU$192.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Quality Supports Pathway
(2)4 hrsOriginal price was: AU$333.00.AU$224.00Current price is: AU$224.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Communication
(2)29 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Schizophrenia Part 1
(13)22 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Introduction to Disability Support Part 1
(3)23 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personal Care Part 1
(7)30 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Ventilator Support Part 1
(9)35 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Acquired Brain Injury (ABI)
(3)35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Safe Food Handling Part 2
(4)31 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Person Centred Active Support
(9)31 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Working with Children and Young People 9-18 Years
(1)30 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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SIL (Supported Independent Living) Master Course
(5)6 hrsOriginal price was: AU$588.00.AU$470.00Current price is: AU$470.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Leadership Excellence Program
(3)8 hrsOriginal price was: AU$1,188.00.AU$899.00Current price is: AU$899.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Wound Care and Pressure Injury Management Part 2
(10)35 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Work Health and Safety Pathway
(3)7 hrsOriginal price was: AU$509.00.AU$357.00Current price is: AU$357.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personal Care Part 2
(5)23 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Safe Food Handling Bundle
(4)49 minsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Eye Medication
(6)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Introduction to Disability Support Management
(2)30 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Urinary Catheter Management Part 2
(9)33 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Workplace Bullying and Harassment
(2)40 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Schizophrenia Part 2
(12)21 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Keeping Safe at Work Part 1
(2)25 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Introduction to Disability Support Part 2
(2)26 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Complex Care – Part 2 Pathway
(1)6 hrsOriginal price was: AU$1,188.00.AU$830.00Current price is: AU$830.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Ventilator Support Part 2
(8)41 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Personality Disorder
(2)23 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sexuality and Relationships
(3)36 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Supporting LGBTIQASB+ People
35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Applying Transdermal Patch Medication
(2)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Introduction to Disability Support Bundle
(2)1 hrOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Teamwork
(1)22 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Self-Care for Disability Support Professionals
(2)26 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Stoma Care
30 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Topical Medication
(10)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Buccal and Sublingual Medication
(11)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Personal Care Bundle
(1)47 minsOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Operational Excellence
(2)45 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Assisting a Participant With Using an Inhaler
(10)10 minsAU$29.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Leadership Foundations – Part 1
(3)45 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Problem Solving
(3)21 minsAU$49.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Supporting Children and Young People to Communicate
40 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Stopping the Cycle of Shame
(3)35 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Support Coordination Pathway
(1)5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$622.00.AU$499.00Current price is: AU$499.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Specialist Leadership Pathway
(1)5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$495.00.AU$379.00Current price is: AU$379.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Financial Excellence
(2)50 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Administering Ear Medication
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Keeping Safe At Work Bundle
(1)1hrOriginal price was: AU$98.00.AU$78.00Current price is: AU$78.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Nutrition and Healthy Eating
(2)30 minsAU$59.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Coaching Skills Part 1
(2)30 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Addressing Performance Problems
(1)40 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Leadership Foundations – Part 2
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Managing Difficult Conversations
(1)45 minsAU$99.00 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Emotional Intelligence
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Receiving Feedback with a Growth Mindset
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Coaching Skills Part 2
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Effective Time Management
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Goal Setting and Successful Implementation
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Disability Support Pathway
5 hrsOriginal price was: AU$461.00.AU$369.00Current price is: AU$369.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Allied Health Pathway
(1)4 hrsOriginal price was: AU$622.00.AU$499.00Current price is: AU$499.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Employee Engagement
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Advance Care Planning – Bundle
80 minsOriginal price was: AU$108.00.AU$94.00Current price is: AU$94.00. Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Cyber Security for NDIS Workers
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Advance Care Planning – Part 2
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Advance Care Planning – Part 1
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Knowledge Management and Succession Planning
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Keeping Safe at Work Part 2
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Recruitment Excellence
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Managing Change
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Creating Organisational Alignment
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Thinking of a new career in Disability Support, but not sure where to start?
Active Users Training
We have hundreds of new Disability Support Workers and Aged Care workers enrolling in our NDIS and Aged Care courses every week!
Provider Organisations
Over 1,400 disability support and aged care providers trust our audit-friendly, compliance-focused and expert-created training.
Engagement Score
Learners and providers alike love our training and our course engagement rates and positive reviews are some of the best in both sectors.
Completion Rate
Individual career starters, upskilling professionals and provider staff members alike all complete our short 10-60 minute courses at a remarkable rate.
NGO Training Centre is an Australian online training provider for NDIS disability support and aged care workers and organisations.
Based in Varsity Lakes, Queensland, we offer 100+ disability courses and 80+ aged care courses aligned to the NDIS Practice Standards, the NDIS Code of Conduct and the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
More than 1,400 provider organisations and 55,000 active users train with us.
At a Glance:
- What we do: Online NDIS, disability support and aged care training, delivered through our own learning management system and mobile app.
- Who it’s for: Support workers, team leaders, managers, and NDIS and aged care providers.
- Course length: Most courses take 10–60 minutes.
- Price: Individual courses from $29 (most $29–$59). Organisation packages from $1,040 a year, or from $104 per person per year for smaller teams.
- Certificates: A certificate of completion for every course.
- Reporting: Audit reporting and a training matrix for providers.
- Standards covered: NDIS Practice Standards, NDIS Code of Conduct, Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards.
- Location: Unit 2, Level 2, 21 Lake Street, Varsity Lakes QLD 4227. Phone 1300 990 995.
5-Star Google Reviews
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Our NDIS Practice Standards-compliant NDIS courses are ideal for anyone wanting to work within the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) as a support worker, coordinator, or care provider. These courses cover:
– Understanding NDIS frameworks and policies
– Providing person-centred care
– Supporting people with physical and intellectual disability
– Working safely and ethically within the NDIS
Whether you’re new to the sector or looking to enhance your current skills, our NDIS training gives you the confidence and skills to excel in this growing field.
The best NDIS courses are ones aligned to the NDIS Practice Standards and NDIS Code of Conduct, short enough to fit around work, and issued with a certificate you can show employers or auditors. NGO Training Centre offers 100+ online disability courses that meet these criteria, starting from $29, with a certificate of completion for every course. Core options include NDIS Foundations, Introduction to Disability Support, and Duty of Care, Informed Choice and Dignity of Risk.
The best starting point is a foundations course followed by a disability support induction pathway. New support workers usually begin with NDIS Foundations and Introduction to Disability Support (Parts 1 and 2), then add Professional Boundaries, Communication and Personal Care. The Disability Support Induction Pathway bundles these core skills into one package, and bundle pricing saves you money compared with buying each course separately.
Choose a provider that can show four things: alignment to NDIS Practice Standards, content written by sector experts, clear certificates, and learner reviews you can verify. NGO Training Centre is trusted by 55,000+ learners and 1,400+ provider organisations, and shows course-level ratings (many between 4.5 and 5 out of 5) along with Google reviews from providers who have passed NDIS audits using the training.
Many employers accept and use online NDIS training, particularly for induction, compliance and skills refreshers. Over 1,400 disability and aged care providers use NGO Training Centre, and several have reported passing NDIS audits with the platform’s training records. These are short courses with certificates of completion rather than accredited qualifications, so check your employer’s requirements if a specific qualification is listed.
The most-reviewed courses on our site are Assisting Participants with Medication (Part 1 and Part 2), Manual Handling (Part 1), Seizure Management, and Positive Behaviour Support. Other popular choices include Epilepsy, PEG Feeding, Infection Control, Mealtime Management and Dysphagia, and Urinary Catheter Management. Medication Part 1 alone has over 180 learner ratings averaging 4.68 out of 5.
School leavers wanting to enter the disability support industry
Career changers looking for stable, meaningful work
Current care workers seeking training to gain new skills
Job seekers aiming for roles in the disability or aged care sectors
A single course covers one topic (for example, Epilepsy). A bundle groups related courses and saves around 20% (for example, the Seizure Management Bundle). A pathway is a larger structured set of courses for a career stage or specialty, such as Disability Support Induction or SIL and SDA Essentials. Pick a single course for a specific skill, and a bundle or pathway for broader capability.
– Flexible study options: online, self-paced courses
– Industry-experienced course creators
– Courses designed and constantly updated to meet all current NDIS Standards
– Supportive learning environment
– Pathways to employment and further education
Our 100+ online disability support training resources provide an innovative, affordable, and all-in-one solution designed to support Australian disability organisations in building a skilled, confident, and compliant workforce.
Yes. Our training packages for providers include audit reporting and a training matrix, and are used by more than 1,400 organisations.
Our 100+ courses include:
– NDIS foundations and key requirements
– Person-centred practice and duty of care
– Positive Behaviour Support
– Medication assistance and administration
– Complex care (epilepsy, diabetes, PEG feeding, catheter care, ventilator support)
– Manual handling, infection control and workplace safety
– Mental health, autism, acquired brain injury and dementia support
– Supported Independent Living (SIL) and Specialist Disability Accommodation (SDA)
and much more!
Starting at only $29, our disability support worker courses are designed to be affordable and the highest quality, so you can learn all the skills you need to become an excellent disability support worker.
Our hands-on NDIS training courses are developed in consultation with industry professionals to ensure you’re job-ready from day one. With flexible learning options including short courses and mobile app access, we make it easy to balance your studies with your current commitments.
Key benefits of our NDIS training:
– NDIS Practice Standards-compliant disability support courses, compliant with NDIS Standards
– Experienced course creators with real-world expertise
– Build real skills and become an expert disability support professional
No. NGO Training Centre offers short, online NDIS and disability support courses that each end with a certificate of completion. They are not a nationally recognised qualification such as the Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), but may count as Recognised Prior Learning toward a Certificate III – contact your preferred RTO to discuss this. Many learners use our courses to build NDIS-specific skills, meet employer or audit requirements, or prepare for a Certificate III.
A Certificate III is an accredited qualification delivered by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). It usually takes months to complete and includes a supervised work placement. Our courses are short (10-60 minutes), self-paced, and focus on specific topics such as NDIS Code of Conduct, medication assistance, epilepsy, manual handling and positive behaviour support. They are not accredited qualifications, but they build practical, job-relevant skills.
Often, no. Requirements vary by employer. Some employers prefer or ask for a Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability), but some hire entry-level support workers with relevant experience or training and then upskill them on the job. NDIS workers also need to meet worker screening and other requirements. Check the job ad or ask the employer directly. Our NDIS induction and core courses can help you stand out while you work towards a qualification.
Our courses are not accredited, so they do not give formal credit towards a Certificate III. They can still help you prepare for the qualification, and some employers or RTOs may consider them as evidence of extra training or Recognised Prior Learning. Ask your chosen RTO whether they recognise prior learning.
Search for an RTO on training.gov.au (look up CHC33021) or compare providers on the MySkills website. Check that the provider is registered and what work placement is included.
We offer online courses that guide your organisation through the Online Self-Assessment component of NDIS Registration, so you can become or remain a registered NDIS provider. Find out more here.
Flexible online disability support worker training courses. Become work-ready, grow your career, and stand out to employers.
10-60 minute short courses from only $29, created by disability support sector experts specifically for support workers – available anywhere, anytime on our mobile app.
Join our community of over 55,000 learners and 1,400 organisations around Australia!
Types of Disability Training Courses
Disability training is not a single course. It is a structured set of learning areas designed to build the skills, knowledge and competencies required to provide safe, high-quality support to people with disability.
At NGO Training Centre, disability training courses are grouped into key capability areas that reflect real-world practice in the disability and NDIS sector.
Induction and Core Disability Courses
These courses introduce the foundational skills required for disability support work. They focus on understanding the role of a support worker, professional expectations, and delivering safe and respectful support.
Core topics often include communication, duty of care, safeguarding, and person-centred approaches to support.
Person-Centred Practice Courses
Person-centred disability training courses focus on ensuring support is tailored to individual needs, goals and preferences. These courses help workers understand how to promote independence, choice and control for people with disability.
Positive Behaviour Support Courses
Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) training courses provide skills to understand behaviours of concern and implement proactive, evidence-informed strategies that reduce the need for restrictive practices and improve quality of life.
High Intensity and Complex Support Courses
These disability training courses focus on supporting participants with more complex needs, including health-related support, medication assistance, and higher-risk care environments.
Communication and Engagement Courses
Effective communication is a core skill in disability support work. These courses focus on building communication strategies, active listening skills, and adapting communication approaches for different participants.
Compliance and Safety Training Courses
These courses support disability support workers and providers to meet workplace and NDIS compliance requirements. Topics may include duty of care, incident reporting, safeguarding, and workplace safety.
Together, these disability training courses form a complete learning pathway for support workers, team leaders and disability service providers across Australia.
Disability Training Courses for Support Workers
Disability training courses are designed to ensure disability support workers and providers understand and meet the requirements of the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and the NDIS Practice Standards.
These training courses are essential for building a workforce that is capable, compliant and aligned with participant rights and safety expectations.
What is included in our disability training courses?
Disability training courses typically cover a range of compliance and practice areas, including:
- Understanding participant rights and choice and control
- The NDIS Code of Conduct
- Person-centred support approaches
- Incident management and reporting
- Risk identification and mitigation
- Positive Behaviour Support and restrictive practices
- Duty of care and safeguarding responsibilities
- Cultural safety and respectful practice
Why disability support training courses are important for NDIS workers
NDIS training is critical for ensuring support workers deliver services that are safe, ethical and aligned with national standards. It also helps organisations demonstrate compliance during audits and quality reviews.
Ongoing NDIS training supports improved workforce capability, reduces operational risk, and strengthens service delivery outcomes for participants.
Who should complete disability support worker training courses?
NDIS training courses are suitable for:
- Disability support workers
- Team leaders and coordinators
- Support coordinators
- Allied health support staff
- Disability service managers
- New entrants to the disability sector
NDIS training and support worker courses
NDIS training courses are closely linked to broader disability training pathways. Most disability support workers complete a combination of core disability courses and NDIS-focused compliance training to build full capability across both practical and regulatory requirements.
