Training and supervision of disability support workers: Perspectives of NDIS participants using unregistered providers
Raelene West,
Sophie Yates,
Helen Dickinson
Abstract:Training and supervision of disability support workers (DSWs) has, in most developed countries, been the primary means of supporting quality of service, adequate worker skill and prevention of violence, abuse, neglect and exploitation of both service users and DSWs. However, in Australia, there is no requirement for DSWs to obtain a minimum level qualification. This paper examines service user perception and decision making in relation to training and supervision of their DSWs. We report findings from semi‐str… Show more
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