From facing redundancy to finding purpose.
Chris Medcraft: Disability Support Worker
Certificate III in Community Support
Chris Medcraft made the move to a new career after his Project Management role ended at The Wesley Mill. He retrained in the Health and Community Services sector and a world of opportunity opened up changing Chris's life for the better.
More about Health and Community Services
What else can I do in Health and Community Services?
The care sector is one of the fastest growing in Australia. There are many different roles including:
- Aged and Disability Care Worker
- Counsellor
- Personal Care Workers
- General Clerks (Health)
- Early Childhood Worker
Find out more about the industry.
Visit the Your Career site to see the roles and qualifications required and see if you are a good fit for the industry.
To find out more about the industry you can visit Aged and Community Services Australia.
What other jobs and industries can I consider?
Everything is available to you with VET. Visit the Australian Government's Your Career site to get some ideas.
A local training organisation or the Apprentice Support Network can help you work through course and training options.
More about vocational education & training
Anyone can start a VET course. No matter whether you're starting out, formalising your skills, or heading back to learning. VET is ideal for those who:
- Want skills to build a career
- Need help learning something new
- Would like their skills recognised
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