Commendation to commend supporters who have contributed to the welfare of persons with disabilities

Hireup, Australia’s largest NDIS registered platform for people with disabilities to find and hire support workers, has officially launched the Hireup Good Life Awards. .

The Good Life Awards showcase the real stories of support workers who have made a difference in the lives of those they help and the benefits of Hireup’s industry-leading hiring model.

Hireup Co-CEO Laura O’Reilly said: “And Quality Support We know her workers make a significant contribution to the quality of life of people with disabilities. That is why Good Life is proud to be able to recognize the best staff in our community through her awards. I am very pleased to

According to the NDIS Participant Outcome Report, 52% of adults with disabilities participating in NDIS are satisfied with their lives, compared to 77% of average Australian adults.

“Access to quality support workers is a key factor in enabling so many people with disabilities to thrive and have good lives,” says O’Reilly. “The Good Life Award shines a light on great support workers who do the important work of providing quality support every day, helping people with disabilities achieve their goals and live the lives they choose. .”

The National Disability Services (NDS), an association of nongovernmental disability services organizations, previously reported that demand for support workers is increasing nationwide as more people seek personalized care. . Human resources to meet demand.

“We recognize that there is a shortage of 120,000 support workers in the disability sector and we need to promote disability support as a viable career option and dispel myths and misconceptions about disability support jobs. Yes,” said O’Reilly.

“At Hireup, we want to challenge stereotypes about ‘typical’ disability assistance, such as that this job is only suitable for nurses and clinical health professionals. “We want to attract the best and brightest support workers from across Australia to join the sector and join Hireup. We are proud of the career and development opportunities that the Good Life Awards offer, and the Good Life Awards are one way to demonstrate this positive career path.”

The Hiup Good Life Awards award $1000 to each state winner in recognition of their contributions to the lives of people with disabilities they serve. Hiring clients are encouraged to nominate support workers for awards and share how their connections have contributed to their good lives.

“We recognize that the ‘good life’ is different for everyone, and we are proud that support workers play an important role in supporting the quality of life of people with disabilities.” concludes O’Reilly.