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Careers
participateaustralia · 2026-02-03 · 222 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/careers/

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Careers

Participate Australia offers its employees rewarding opportunities to support people with disabilities, their families and carers through challenging, stimulating and rewarding jobs.

Apply to be a Disability Support Worker

Careers

Participate Australia offers its employees rewarding opportunities to support people with disabilities, their families and carers through challenging, stimulating and rewarding jobs.

We offer a collegial work environment in a widely respected and recognised, progressive disability support organisation. Our staff at all levels undergo comprehensive, on-the-job training and orientation. We offer a competitive remuneration and a flexible approach to work. All staff undergo criminal records checks and working with children checks.

Please direct any personnel enquiries to our Manager, Human Resources 02 9797 5304 or hr@participateaustralia.com.au

Why Work with Us

Participate Australia (PA) has supported people with disabilities since 1983, previously as Family Resource and Networks Support Incorporated (FRANS). In March 2017, our organisation undertook a transfer to a company limited by guarantee under the new name, Participate Australia.

We are committed to playing our part in supporting people with disabilities to achieve this goal. PA makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by respecting their dignity, autonomy, freedom of choice, and independence and by supporting the achievement of their goals.

Open Positions

NDIS Support Coordinator

Apply to be a Disability Support Worker

Disability Support Worker Positions
participateaustralia · 2026-02-03 · 474 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/disability-support-worker-positions/

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Apply to Join Our Team as a Disability Support Worker

Please complete the application form below with as much detail as possible to help us understand your experience, skills, and motivations for joining our team. If you have any questions, please contact either info@sydwestms.org.au or Tel: 96216633.

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Bowling for FUN!
participateaustralia · 2023-06-14 · 114 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/bowling-for-fun/

Do you enjoy catching up with friends and going out? Participate Australia runs a range of fun activities during the week, and on the weekend for people of all abilities who want to try new and different things! We have tried our hand at archery, basketball, karaoke, and this time went bowling! So why not join us? You can meet new people, socialise, and participate in a range of fun activities. These supports can be accessed within your NDIS plan under Core / Capacity Building – Participation in community, social and civic activities or Core – Group centre activities.

Call us now on 02 9799 4333 to find out more and book your spot!

Exciting Open Day at Participate Australia a success!
participateaustralia · 2024-11-28 · 132 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/exciting-open-day-at-participate-australia-a-success/

Thank you to everyone who joined our Open Day at our Croydon Centre! Over the course of the day we had over 100 NDIS participants, family & friends, community & provider partners, and even a federal member come through our doors.

This day was an important celebration of @participateaustralia and what we do. But, more importantly, the day helped us reflect on who we are, our approach to support, our values, and our impact.

We were honoured to be visited by Sally Sitou MP, the federal member for Reid as, well as showcase the art of Bridget Kelly. We also thought it deadly hearing our Nel talk about @prideability\_au and to hear our team talk about all the amazing things we do at PA and SydWest Multicultural Services.

celebration #inclusion #fun

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Fun and food in the sun!
participateaustralia · 2023-06-14 · 146 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/fun-and-food-in-the-sun/

Would you like to go for a day of fun and fruit picking in the sun? Recently a group of our participants did just that when they went to Canoelands Orchards! They picked tomatoes and oranges, met some farm animals and had a great time in the winter sun. So, if you would like to join us for a fun day out with your friends then call us to see what our next activity will be. Not only will you have fun you can get a chance to learn or embed skills such as counting, handling money, working in a team and socialising. These supports can be accessed within your NDIS plan under Core / Capacity Building – Participation in community, social and civic activities, or Core – Group centre activities.

Call us now on 02 9799 4333 to find out more and book your spot!

Join Us for an Evening of Art and Inclusion!
participateaustralia · 2025-03-13 · 122 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/join-us-for-an-evening-of-art-and-inclusion/

Celebrate the creativity and talent of ten local artists with disability from the Inner West. Their diverse works span painting, drawing, photography, and textiles.

Enjoy a relaxed panel discussion where the artists share their inspirations, creative processes, and experiences. All artwork will be available for purchase, with 100% of the proceeds going directly to the artists.

???? Date: Tuesday 21 January 2024 6.00pm – 8.30pm ???? Location: Participate Australia, Croydon (Fully accessible space)

Light refreshments will be served and supported breakout spaces will be available for those who need a sensory-friendly environment.

We’d love for you to join us in celebrating art, creativity, and inclusion!

CLICK HERE to register

For further information contact bookings@participateaustralia.com.au or call (02) 9799 4333.

First published 9-Jan-2025

Join Us for an Exciting Open Day at Participate Australia!
participateaustralia · 2024-11-19 · 109 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/join-us-for-an-exciting-open-day-at-participate-australia/

We warmly invite all participants and their families to Participate Australia’s Open Day on Friday, 25th October.

As an experienced NDIS provider with over 40 years of service in Croydon and the Inner West, we can’t wait to welcome you to our community.

Come along and experience our fantastic group activities that are designed to be engaging, fun, and help you achieve your goals!

You’ll have the chance to try out activities such as cooking, arts & crafts, and games in lively and enjoyable atmosphere.

Event Details: When: Friday, 25th October Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm Where: Participate Australia, 113 Edwin St, Croydon NSW

Download Flyer for full details »

Join us to support empowered living
participateaustralia · 2023-06-14 · 37 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/join-us-to-support-empowered-living/

Come join us. We have two open positions available right now – Manager, People and Culture and  Quality and Safeguarding Manager. Both close on 14 March – for more information go to our Open Positions page here.

Participate Australia Open Day
participateaustralia · 2023-06-14 · 1 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/participate-australia-open-day/

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We’re Hiring: Be the Difference and become a Disability Support Worker
participateaustralia · 2026-02-05 · 387 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/were-hiring-be-the-difference-and-become-a-disability-support-worker/

At Participate Australia (now part of SydWest Multicultural Services), we believe that every act of support has the power to change a life. Whether it’s helping a young child build confidence, supporting a person with disability to achieve their daily goals, or simply being a steady presence when someone needs it most – our Support Workers make a meaningful difference every single day.

And we’re hiring Disability Support Workers across our community. No experience? No problem. What we value most is heart, reliability, and a genuine passion for helping people live independently and thrive.

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Joining us means becoming part of a team that genuinely values and supports you. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Flexible hours that fit your lifestyle – Work in a way that suits your commitments, family needs, or study schedule.
  • Qualifications and Experience preferred – but we can provide full training if required. We equip you with everything you need to feel confident and capable in your role.
  • Competitive pay and ongoing development – Grow your skills, take on new challenges and build a long-term career.
  • Inclusive, multicultural team culture – Be part of a supportive workplace where colleagues lift each other up.
  • Work that matters – Every shift has purpose. Every day, you help someone achieve something that matters to them.
About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

  • Support clients to live independently
  • Assist with personal care, community access, and daily activities
  • Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families
  • Work alongside a team that is always ready to support you
  • No two days are the same — and that’s what makes this work so rewarding.
Where We Need You Most

We are currently seeking enthusiastic Support Workers for roles in:

  • Blacktown
  • Croydon

These positions are especially suited to people who enjoy working in community based settings and have a passion for supporting children and people with disability to reach their goals.

Be the Difference in Someone’s Life – Every Day!

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help shape a brighter future for people with disability. Visit: https://participateaustralia.com.au/careers/

We’re Hiring – NDIS Support Coordinator
participateaustralia · 2023-06-14 · 535 words
Source: https://participateaustralia.com.au/were-hiring-ndis-support-coordinator/

NDIS Support Coordinator

Participate Australia LimitedSydney CBD, Inner West & Eastern SuburbsCommunity Services & Development Aged & Disability Support$70,000 – $79,999 Full Time

Participate Australia is a for-purpose disability support organisation. Due to ongoing growth, we are seeking to appoint an experienced NDIS Support Coordinator to join our friendly and supportive team providing support coordination to our NDIS participants. (Based in Five Dock, our team is currently working from home most of the time.)

The Role

Reporting to the Senior Coordinator, NDIS Support Coordination, you will support participants, their family and carers in identifying and connecting with appropriate providers of supports with a view to overcoming barriers, developing skills and achieving the objectives of their NDIS Plan.

Your primary role will be to:

  • assist participants in successfully coordinating their support needs and in achieving outcomes of their NDIS plan;
  • provide support coordination within agreed timeline;
  • provide advice to participants and their carers on the evolving environment of the NDIS;
  • research and identify providers and other relevant stakeholders and build strong working relationships, and
  • prepare reports, monitor expenditure and complete all associated administrative work
Skills
  • ability to relate complex matters in an intelligible way to people from all walks of life and of all abilities;
  • good written and verbal communication skills;
  • high-level of organisational, time management and planning skills;
  • strong problem solving skills;
  • strong liaison and interpersonal skills, including active listening, diplomacy, conflict resolution, patience, empathy and ability to work in stressful situations;
  • initiative and willingness to learn in a fast-paced and evolving environment;
  • ability to think creatively, be self-motivated, work unsupervised and in a multidisciplinary team;
  • experience in working with culturally and linguistically diverse communities;
  • strong communication skills, ability to provide information in accessible form;
  • solid report writing skills; and
  • current NSW driver’s license, own motor vehicle.

A competitive package (nominally SCHCADS Level 4) will be based on qualifications and experience. As a Public Benevolent Institution, employees receive tax-effective salary packaging opportunities including a tax-free component each year, which can significantly increase your take home pay.

About Participate Australia

Participate Australia has been supporting people with disabilities since 1983, previously as Family Resource and Networks Support Incorporated (FRANS). In March 2017 our organisation undertook a transfer to a company limited by guarantee under the new name, Participate Australia. We believe that ‘participation’ is fundamental to a contemporary discourse about disability. It appears 26 times in one way or another in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which seeks to achieve full participation in society of people living with disability. We are committed to playing our part in supporting people with disabilities to achieve this goal. Participate Australia makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by respecting their dignity, autonomy, freedom of choice and independence, and by supporting the achievement of their goals. We strive for a community that respects human dignity and freedom and the personal identities of children, women and men; is non-discriminatory and affirms equality while valuing difference, and sustains full and effective participation and inclusion by ensuring equal opportunity and accessibility.

Seek reference: https://www.seek.com.au/job/53628239

Careers
sydwestms · 2026-02-04 · 153 words
Source: https://sydwestms.org.au/careers/

Careers

Sydwest Multicultural Services offers its employees rewarding opportunities to support people with disabilities, their families and carers through challenging, stimulating and rewarding jobs.

We offer a collegial work environment in a widely respected and recognised, progressive disability support organisation. Our staff at all levels undergo comprehensive, on-the-job training and orientation. We offer a competitive remuneration and a flexible approach to work. All staff undergo criminal records checks and working with children checks.

Please direct any personnel enquiries to info@sydwestms.org.au or reach out to us on Tel: 02 9621-6633 directly.

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Why work with us

We are committed to playing our part in supporting people with disabilities to achieve this goal. PA makes a difference in the lives of people with disabilities by respecting their dignity, autonomy, freedom of choice, and independence and by supporting the achievement of their goals.

Apply to be a disability support worker

Disability Support Worker Positions
sydwestms · 2026-02-24 · 1038 words
Source: https://sydwestms.org.au/disability-support-worker-positions/

Apply to Join Our Team as a Disability Support Worker

Thank you for your interest in becoming a Disability Support Worker with our organisation. Please complete the application form below with as much detail as possible to help us understand your experience, skills, and motivations for joining our team. CLICK HERE to review the Position Description. If you have any questions while completing the form or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us at info@sydwestms.org.au or reach out to us on Tel: 02 9621-6633 directly. We look forward to learning more about you and how you can make a difference in the lives of the people we support.

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FAQs

Who is SydWest Multicultural Services, and who are its subsidiaries Participate Australia and Riverlink?

  • SydWest Multicultural Services is a leading organisation for multicultural and diversity issues responding to community needs and opportunities throughout Greater Western Sydney, Western Sydney and the Inner West of Sydney. SydWest was established in 1985, with its head office in Blacktown.
  • Participate Australia is SydWest’s NDIS provider, based in Croydon and North Strathfield. We support people living with disability to achieve the things that are important to them so that they can live the life they want to live. Participate Australia was established in 1983.
  • Riverlink is SydWest’s boutique NDIS provider, based in North Parramatta, supporting individuals with disabilities and their carers. We prioritise understanding your unique requirements providing tailored solutions. Riverlink was established in 1987.

What benefits and perks do you offer?

  • Up to $15,900 of your salary tax-free equalling more take home pay
  • Community Services portable long service leave
  • Motor vehicle kilometre allowance (when transporting participants using your personal vehicle)

I already work some days of the week; how do I fit a role at your organisation into my week?

  • We offer workday start and finish time flexibility (within reason)
  • We offer casual roles
  • You have control over the number of hours you work (no more than 76 hrs in a fortnight)

I have a long commute; can I work around this?

Yes, you have the option to choose the location in which you would like to work at (when shifts are available) ensuring that it aligns with your commuting needs.

What qualifications do I need?

  • NDIS Workers Clearance Check (you can apply if you don’t have one)
  • First Aid certificate and CPR (you can apply if you don’t have one)
  • Working with Children Check (you can apply if you don’t have one)
  • Certificate III (Candidates studying towards their Certificate III can usually be considered for employment if they have relevant experience)

I’m worried about making a mistake when on the job with a client. How do you guideand support workers?

  • You will receive thorough training when you begin including a 1-day induction programme
  • You may be assigned a dedicated ‘work buddy’ who joins you on first two client visits (should your participant’s support needs require extra guidance)
  • You will have a supportive team to guide you and support you
  • You can call a team of Support Facilitators immediately, if you need help

Is there variety in the role?

Yes. You can be helping participants with personal care, domestic care, shopping or even group-based activities (subject to shift availability).

I would like a career, not just a job – can you offer this?

We invest in your learning and development through goal setting, development plans and ongoing training. Many team members have grown within our organisation, for example one of our friendly workers started as a Support Worker and has progressed into a senior role. We also offer our staff new job opportunities within the organisation for further career growth.

Do I need to use my own car to get around?

Yes, we compensate you for the kilometres that you drive while transporting participant(s). On occasion you will need to drive a company vehicle.

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Student placements
sydwestms · 2023-12-01 · 178 words
Source: https://sydwestms.org.au/get-involved/student-placements/

Student placements

A work placement will provide you with the opportunity to apply the theory and skills you learned while studying in a professional workplace. A student work placement can offer you plenty of real benefits for progressing into your chosen career. You might think you know a lot about your dream profession, but won’t truly know what it’s really like until you’ve actually tried it. Also, the placements are a good way to network and build connections in the industry. The people you meet may be able to help you enter and progress into your chosen career.

If you would like to be part of our student placement program, please contact SydWest’s Human Resource Officer using the form below.

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We’re Hiring: Be the Difference and become a Disability Support Worker
sydwestms · 2026-02-17 · 334 words
Source: https://sydwestms.org.au/latest-news/were-hiring-be-the-difference-and-become-a-disability-support-worker/

At SydWest Multicultural Services, we believe that every act of support has the power to change a life. Whether it’s helping a young child build confidence, supporting a person with disability to achieve their daily goals, or simply being a steady presence when someone needs it most –  our Support Workers make a meaningful difference _every single day_.

And we’re hiring Disability Support Workers across our community. No experience? No problem. What we value most is heart, reliability, and a genuine passion for helping people live independently and thrive.

💛 Why You’ll Love Working With Us

Joining SydWest means becoming part of a team that genuinely values and supports you. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Flexible hours that fit your lifestyle – Work in a way that suits your commitments, family needs, or study schedule.
  • Qualifications and Experience preferred – but we can provide full training if required. We equip you with everything you need to feel confident and capable in your role.
  • Competitive pay and ongoing development – Grow your skills, take on new challenges and build a long-term career.
  • Inclusive, multicultural team culture – Be part of a supportive workplace where colleagues lift each other up.
  • Work that matters – Every shift has purpose. Every day, you help someone achieve something that matters to them.
About the Role

As a Disability Support Worker, you will:

  • Support clients to live independently
  • Assist with personal care, community access, and daily activities
  • Build meaningful relationships with participants and their families
  • Work alongside a team that is always ready to support you
  • No two days are the same — and that’s what makes this work so rewarding.
Be the Difference in Someone’s Life — Every Day

If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team, and the chance to build a rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply today and help shape a brighter future for people with disability. Visit: https://sydwestms.org.au/careers

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