Support Worker Course Online Free: how to find free online courses for support workers

July 23, 2025•1 min read

Support Worker Course Online Free: how to find free online courses for support workers

The support worker market is growing in Australia, and offering free online courses is a great way to stand out. Many websites provide initial training and important certifications at no cost.

✅ Where to find them?

https://training.ndiscommission.gov.au/

https://www.mccgc.org.au/services/employment-and-training/train-2-care/

https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/apply-and-enrol/subsidised-training/fee-free

📘 What you'll learn

These courses help you build essential technical skills like infection control, food handling, personal care, and NDIS compliance. They're a great first step to become job-ready.

But they often lack training in soft skills, such as empathy in communication, conflict resolution, emotional regulation, resilience, and managing difficult behaviours.

That’s where Sparks Academy comes in: we offer specialised courses focused on soft skills development, helping support workers grow into more confident, compassionate, and professional carers, standing out in the industry for the quality of human connection they offer.

Tired of learning the hard way?

Join Sparks Academy and get tools that actually work on shift, not just on paper.

Kim Matthews

Hi, I’m Kim! I’m the founder of Sunshine Family Support and Crushing Goals, established in 2020 from my personal journey navigating neurodivergence. As a mother to three incredible neurodivergent children, I intimately understand the challenges and joys of this path. The core of Sunshine Family Support is intertwined with my experiences—I struggled to find suitable caregivers for my family, leading me to develop a hiring method through trial and error. This method now assists other families in similar situations. Through many interviews, a realisation struck me: my next mission involves helping individuals improve their support work skills. This endeavour not only furthers careers but also improves the standard of care in the disability support space.

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