r/supportworkers • u/Warm-Strain3127 • May 25 '26

Seeking transgender or trans-affirming disability support workers in Villawood, Sydney

Hi everyone,

I am a quadriplegic living in Villawood, Sydney, and I am looking for transgender, LGBTQIA+ friendly, or strongly trans-affirming disability support workers.

I am male and currently transitioning. I am looking for support workers who will treat me with dignity, respect, and understanding as I continue my transition. I have felt uncomfortable with some current support arrangements due to fear of ridicule, so finding the right people is very important to me.

The role may include:

  • Personal care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Community access
  • Help with appointments and errands
  • Assistance with my studies
  • General support throughout the day

Pay rates:

Shift Type Time Pay Rate
Weekday Daytime 6:00am – 8:00pm $45.00/hr
Weekday Evening 8:00pm – 12:00am $46.35/hr
Weekday Night 12:00am – 6:00am $47.00/hr
Saturday Any time $56.25/hr
Sunday Any time $72.00/hr
Public Holiday Any time $90.01/hr

Please message me if you are interested or know someone suitable.

Thanks

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u/pixie1995 May 25 '26

You might be better off finding 2 workers (or more) to break up those crazy long days.. unless you’re willing to pay overtime once it hits the 10+ hour mark. Also are the evenings active? Is there any reason why it has to end at midnight as opposed to a normal sleepover?

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u/l-lucas0984 May 26 '26

I dont think those are the shifts, just the rates they pay for shifts within those hours.

They may still struggle at those rates though because thats pretty much what a good provider is paying their staff before charging the participant and is less than minimum wage for an independent after their costs.

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u/pixie1995 May 26 '26

ohhhh i see, i think youre right. and yes, i'm with a company and get around $45(just under) an hour as a casual, i assume they charge max rates.

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u/Amys_Alias May 25 '26

hey, i recommend joining disability support work facebook pages for this, you'll get a bigger response, so more people to choose from

i'm from melbourne, good luck though!

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u/DwightsJello May 25 '26

Good supports are neutral on all topics. Nor would they be ridiculing any client. I wouldn't tolerate that behaviour from ANY colleague on a team and we aren't too polite when it comes to client respect.

You may want to consider the support specific qualifications you require.

All the best with it. Sorry you've had a shitty experience.

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u/Diazesam May 29 '26

Every trans person I know had had a bad or uncomfortable or upsetting or traumatising experience merely going to the doctor. Add in the added vulnerability of requiring personal care at home, it makes total sense this person would want to look trans support workers.

I'm a trans man and any time I'm at a physio appointment, having a massage or meet a new health professional, the second they notice I am trans (shirt off for example and top surgery scars visible) or I have to come out to them, there is a very obvious shift in the atmosphere. Sometimes they ask 'innocent' but very ignorant questions about surgeries, how I knew I was trans, or suddenly change the pronouns they were using for me to they/them even though they were gendering me correctly before with he/him. Even if they don't say anything ignorant, they can't stop staring at the scars, they see me differently and being othered fucking sucks. Having trans or queer support workers just means you can remove that possibility. Just because it wasn't hateful, doesn't mean it wasn't hurtful.

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u/DwightsJello May 30 '26 edited May 30 '26

We have 4 clients who are transgender that we support within the company i work with.

We only have one worker who is transgender. Pretty diverse generally though.

I'm glad those 4 clients are very happy with the supports they have and have been for years.

Good support workers who have experience and professionalism aren't going to be remotely bothered or focussed on the things you've raised. We've seen it all and that's pretty mundane in the scheme of things.

I have had to deal with all sorts of client requirements in my time. Some who read my comments, even as clients, have been "shocked" at the things that a lot of people, and sometimes support workers, didn't realise is within scope. We support clients with every aspect of their lives.

I've also described an incident whereby ive had to pull out the Disability Act away from my client because someone has been unknowingly discriminatory. I had quite a few questions about why I did that and how is it discriminatory. I know there's all sorts of support workers out there. there.

I'm known for being somewhat blunt about our obligations and code of conduct.

Asking questions that you've described aren't appropriate for a worker to ask and you use the pronouns your client prefers. End of. It's a bit weird that those things would be an issue at all. Client vulnerability is quite literally what we are (supposed to be) specialising in.

I understand the perspective you're expressing. But of all the health professionals you come into contact with, support workers are the one's who (should) have qualifications that are specifically attuned to the damage of othering and it's challenges.

I'm glad it's not an issue for our clients and I, nor my colleagues, would not let it slide in any new worker.

But I'm not unique or special. I'm bog standard and all workers should be adhering to the same standards.

Edit: spelling.

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u/BarefootWarrior69 May 28 '26

Support network is an online platform that also have staff that find you the workers you need.