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Support Worker Diary Blog
Resources, how-tos, and sector insights to help you document better, reflect deeper, and thrive in your practice. Our go-to resource for career support, compliance guidance, and inspiration.
How Much Tax Are You Leaving on the Table? The Support Worker's Complete Guide to ATO Deductions
How much tax are you leaving on the table? Support workers and aged care workers have one of the most complex personal tax situations of any workforce in Australia – yet most claim almost nothing. This guide covers every deduction you're entitled to, what records the ATO actually requires, and how to capture it all throughout the year instead of scrambling in June
Your Worker Screening Check Just Became Your Responsibility – Here's What That Means
The Aged Care Act 2024 made one fundamental change most workers haven't absorbed yet: your Worker Screening Check is now your professional responsibility, not your employer's. Here's what changed on 1 November 2025, what it means for your career, and the simple system that keeps your renewal dates from ever catching you out.
