Disability Support Worker – Social Activities & Community Participation

Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650 | 1:1 Support

Are you friendly, reliable and someone who enjoys helping people connect with others and take part in activities they love?

About Discover Nursing Australia:

Discover Nursing Australia is a nurse-led disability support provider committed to empowering people living with disability to live with greater independence, dignity and choice.

We provide person-centred support tailored to each participant’s needs, preferences and goals.

Current Chance – Wagga Wagga, NSW 2650

We are seeking friendly, reliable and engaging Disability Support Workers to support a participant with social activities and community participation in Wagga Wagga.

The focus is on building a positive relationship, supporting enjoyable activities and helping the participant stay connected with their community.

Support days and hours will be discussed during the matching process.

The Role:

Support may include:

- Companionship, conversation and social engagement.
- Attending social groups, community events and recreational activities.
- Visiting cafés, parks and local attractions.
- Exploring hobbies and interests chosen by the participant.
- Supporting confidence and participation in social settings.
- Assisting with planning and attending outings.
- Providing transport for agreed community activities, where required.
- Encouraging independence and respecting participant choice.
- Maintaining accurate progress notes and support documentation.

Activities will be guided by the participant’s interests, preferences and support plan.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who is:

- Friendly,



patient and easy to talk to.
- Reliable, punctual and respectful.
- Able to build rapport and a consistent working relationship.
- Comfortable supporting a range of social and community activities.
- Attentive to individual communication and support needs.
- Encouraging of independence, dignity and choice.
- Able to work independently and use appropriate initiative.

Personality, reliability and a genuine interest in the participant’s interests are particularly important.

What You’ll Need:

Applicants must have, or be willing to obtain where applicable:

- Certificate III in Individual Support or an equivalent/relevant qualification.
- Current NDIS Worker Screening Check.
- Current National Police Check.
- Current First Aid Certificate and CPR certification.
- Completion of the NDIS Worker Orientation Module – Quality, Safety and You.
- Australian working rights.
- Current driver’s licence and a reliable, comprehensively insured vehicle if providing participant transport.
- Australian Business Number (ABN) or willingness to obtain one.
- A professional, reliable and participant-focused approach.

Why Contract With Us?

- 1:1 participant support.
- Competitive contractor rates.
- Applicable transport reimbursement.
- Professional Indemnity and Public Liability Insurance provided.
- Support from our Registered Nurse and coordination team.
- Participant-specific support and guidance.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Opportunity to build a meaningful relationship with a participant.

Discover Nursing Australia

Supporting independence, connection and meaningful community participation.

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📌 Disability Support Worker – Social Activities & Community Participation (Wagga Wagga)
🏢 Discover Nursing Australia
📍 Wagga Wagga