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Aged and Disabled Carers

ANZSCO 4231

Employed

376,300

Part-time share

60%

Female share

73%

Median weekly earnings

$1,761

Median age

41 yrs

Employment outlook

Growing

Source: Jobs and Skills Australia · ABS 2021 Census of Population and Housing.

About this career

Aged and Disabled Carers provide general household assistance, emotional support, care and companionship for aged and disabled persons in their own homes.

What they typically do

  • Accompanying aged and disabled persons during daily activities
  • Assisting clients with their mobility
  • Preparing food for clients
  • Arranging social activities
  • Performing housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming and cleaning
  • Assisting in personal hygiene and dressing
  • Providing companionship, friendship and emotional support
  • May do shopping and run errands
  • May live in with the person

States and territories

Share of workers by location

NSW
27.4%
VIC
24.5%
QLD
23%
WA
10.1%
SA
9.8%
TAS
3%
ACT
1.2%
NT
1%

Qualification pathways

These accredited qualifications can lead to a career as an Aged and Disabled Carers.